Illuminate CLE

Since 1796, Public Square has been Cleveland’s front door and living room — a place where residents and visitors come together. This 10-acre park in the heart of Downtown is a true gathering space, complete with a wide-open lawn, splash pad, café and nods to the city’s history. The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument; statues of Tom Johnson and Moses Cleaveland; the Old Stone Church; and Terminal Tower all tell the story of The Land’s past.

On April 19, 1879, Cleveland made history when inventor Charles F. Brush lit up Public Square with the first public demonstration of electric street lighting. Thousands watched as his arc lamps beamed across the night — technology that changed the world. A replica still hangs on the Society for Savings Building, a glowing reminder of Cleveland’s innovation. Learn more about The Land’s lighting history in a short video, here.

Today, Public Square is shaping the city’s future with hundreds of new residents, reimagined office spaces, renovated hotels and a steady pulse of events. And now, through Illuminate CLE, we’re bringing The Land back in the spotlight.

Jacobs Pavilion is getting in on the Illuminate CLE fun. The riverside concert venue can now control the Terminal Tower lights through the stage lighting system, adding even more CLE ambiance to the show.

On select nights during the summer concert season, when the Tower is synced to Jacobs Pavilion, Illuminate CLE will remain in its resting state color theme from dark until midnight. 
 
We’re excited for this creative lighting collab between our partners K&D and Jacobs Pavilion to continue lighting up The Land.

Keep your eyes peeled on our social platforms for updates.
 

The Cleveland Crystal, located at the intersection of West Mall Drive & Rockwell Avenue in Downtown Cleveland, is a contemporary urban art piece that embodies the city’s energy, history, and aspirations for the future. Designed in the shape of a multifaceted crystal, each face of the installation reveals a different layer of Cleveland’s identity – from its rich industrial past to its cutting-edge architectural and cultural achievements.

During daylight hours, the reflective upper section interacts with the urban landscape, seamlessly blending into the city’s architectural context. At night, the integrated RGB lighting transforms the installation into a dynamic, striking symbol that interacts with its surroundings and casts mesmerizing light and shadow patterns all around it.