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.
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.
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.
Does Chicago have a Christmas Parade for 2024? What to know about the famous Mag Mile Lights Festival
A magical Chicago Christmas parade will return to the city's iconic Michigan Avenue this week: The 33rd annual Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.
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.
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.
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.
Hundreds of thousands take in Magnificent Mile Lights Festival promises magical experience for Chicagoans
Event organizers said this year’s crowd got to see an update on lights along the route. For 15 years, former Texas schoolteacher Kayla Morris put every dollar she could save into a home for her growing family.
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