Hundreds celebrate return of 'Light Up Louisville' amid chants of 'Breonna Taylor'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Just a year ago, Jefferson Square Park was ground zero in a divided city's protests over the police shooting of Breonna Taylor.
Friday night, it was aglow in lights, with a rainbow of colors to celebrate Christmas, Kwanza and Hanukkah, representing the community's diversity.
Children laughed and couples hugged and took selfies as Light Up Louisville returned from a one-year COVID-19 hiatus. Hundreds of people once again crammed Jefferson street to celebrate the winter holidays.
The festivities were briefly interrupted by chants of "Breonna Taylor!" and "Shut it down!" as protesters sought to drown out the speakers.
But lighting continued as planned, as did the celebration.
"The holidays are all about community and tradition, so we are thrilled to welcome back Light Up Louisville this year," Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said this month.
"Light Up Louisville is one of our favorite events and has been bringing children and families together for decades to celebrate the season."
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Light Up Louisville returns for 2021 amid Breonna Taylor chants
