City Hall gets festive with newly installed exterior lighting

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- St. Joseph's City Hall will shine bright on Friday with festive red and green lighting to celebrate the start of the Christmas season.

The lighting installation, which was completed over the past few weeks, debuts in conjunction with the opening of Holiday Park and South Pole displays at Krug Park and Hyde Park on Friday, Nov. 28.

A total of 14 LED fixtures have been added around City Hall, including five on the north and south sides and two each on the east and west sides.

The system allows for customizable colors to mark holidays, community events, awareness campaigns and to celebrate local sports teams' achievements.

The lighting project is one of several ongoing improvements the City is partaking in to prepare for the 100th anniversary of City Hall in 2027.

So far, sidewalks have been replaced, new period lighting has been installed along the balustrade facing Civic Center Park, the fountain on the north side of the building is being replaced and rebuilt, hallways are being repainted and elevators are being upgraded, among other improvements.