Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade draws large crowds

Chicago Christmas parade: What to know about the 2024 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Chicago's holiday season has unofficially arrived, with the city's Christmas tree being lit Friday as a weekend full of holiday events begins.
Crowds flock to downtown Chicago for Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade
Some along the parade route said they were excited for another year of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse flipping the switch to light up the Mag Mile.
Chicago Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade marches down Michigan Avenue
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is back for a 33rd year. The festivities kick off on Saturday morning, leading up to Saturday night's parade down Michigan Avenue. Lights Festival Lane will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago Christmas Parade: A look at the street closures for the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
The holiday season in the Chicago area unofficially kicks off Friday evening, as the city's official Christmas tree will be lit downtown, beginning a weekend full of holiday events.
33rd annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival brings holiday crowds to downtown Chicago
The day of festive fun culminates in what organizers say is the largest evening parade in the U.S., marking the beginning of the holiday season in Chicago.
Chicago Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade returns for 33rd year
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 come down the Mag Mile the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival draws thousands to downtown Chicago
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival returned this year, welcoming families from across the country to downtown Chicago.
Downtown Chicago lights up for Mag Mile Lights Festival
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 and Parade.
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