The festivities kicked off on Saturday morning, leading up to Saturday night's parade down Michigan Avenue. Lights Festival Lane took place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave ...

CHICAGO, IL – Celebrating its 34 th year, The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® is a dazzling holiday tradition, transforming downtown Chicago into a festive wonderland. This mile-long, ...

CHICAGO – Hundreds of thousands of people went downtown Saturday night for the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. “There’s so much work out in by the entire team. The set up when we get to ...

Saturday night marked an exciting night of holiday festivities in downtown Chicago - from the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival to the fireworks show on the Chicago River. Families from across ...

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CHICAGO (CBS) --The holiday rush is on. Streets in downtown Chicago were packed with holiday festivities on Sunday as crowds gathered on Michigan Avenue for the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival ...

The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade returned for the 33rd year Nov. 23. This year's holiday event featured a new Chicago River lighting spectacle and the tallest balloon to ever ...

Chicago, IL, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHAT: The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® is back to launch the holiday season the weekend before Thanksgiving, featuring Mickey Mouse and ...