This Fall, The Queen City Will Light Up Again With Blink Cincinnati, A One-Of-A-Kind Light Show
By Andrea Limke|Published February 03, 2022
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
Events take place in Cincinnati all year long, but some naturally tend to shine brighter than others. In 2017, the Queen City was introduced to a brand new, revolutionary event called BLINK. BLINK was a successful light show that lit up our city like never before. Not only were the streets of OTR and downtown literally shining with unique lights and works of art, but they were also filled with people who were enjoying our beautiful city. BLINK is back this year and once again Cincinnati and even parts of Northern Kentucky will light up with new features and a hometown spirit we can’t get enough of.
BLINK is a unique light show in Cincinnati that took over the streets of OTR and downtown in 2017.
When the event was first announced, most locals didn't know what to expect, but it is safe to say that it exceeded our wildest imaginations. Our city's landmarks, parks, street corners, and even alleys were transformed into colorful works of art that drew thousands of visitors.
If you attended BLINK in 2017, then you know it was a very special experience in Cincinnati.
As one of the largest light, art, and projection mapping events in the nation, BLINK returns to the streets of Cincinnati this year on October 10-13, 2019. It will stretch from OTR, through downtown along the Streetcar line, and along the riverfront.
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This year, BLINK will traverse the river into Covington and our beloved Roebling Suspension Bridge will also play a role.
The bridge will be illuminated and flooded with music as it connects the event on both sides of the river. Covington will be a large part of the party, with installations, artwork, and events taking place there as well.
If you didn't make it in 2017 and are still having a hard time grasping what this event is all about, check out these photos from the last BLINK.
While many of the light projections were on buildings, there were also plenty of interactive works where you literally become a part of the art. The massive crowds loved these features and they are sure to be a highlight again this year.
Don't forget your camera during BLINK, because the entire event is photo-worthy.
You may want to plan multiple visits to BLINK, one as a romantic date night and then another with the family. The event will be the same each night and it's free to attend (aside from parking and if you choose to ride the streetcar), so you have no reason not to see it again and again.
There will also be so much to experience that it will be difficult to do it all in one evening.
There will be plenty of food and drinks available for purchase along the route of the event, so definitely plan on making a complete evening out of your visit.
More information and details will become available as we get closer to the event, like the exact time of the parade that you won't want to miss.
BLINK Cincinnati is an incredible new tradition in the Queen City that will light up our town again in October. Block off the weekend, hope for great weather, and join in on the illuminated celebration of our creative and beautiful city.
BLINK is a light show in Cincinnati that turns our beautiful city into a work of art. The Queen City is always a wonderful place to visit, but during this weekend in October, it will truly shine in ways we could only imagine. Are you excited for BLINK Cincinnati 2019? Will you attend? Let us know in the comments!
For more information on BLINK, visit its website here and follow along on Facebook here for all of the updates.
And for more places to visit around our city that are truly marvelous, check out our previous article here.
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