It began as a small flash mob in Portland's Monument Square in 2012, and has grown to include over 100 dancers that draw big crowds each year before Halloween.
All it takes is one quick look outside to know that Christmas time is upon us, but there's still one more thing that needs to happen in Maine before the Holiday season begins officially. Light up those trees, or lighthouses!
Now with the tree up and in place the workers can begin the daunting process of stringing up the over 5,000 lights and have it ready for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday the 23rd.
Each shop participating will then begin to build their own 16 foot Maine Italian, combining them all to make a sandwich that is 144 feet long. Then it's our turn to dig in!