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The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

November 23, 2024 - November 23, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Photo credit: Vito Palmisano

Location

Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL

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Description

Grand Marshals Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World illuminate more than one million lights on over 200 trees along the parade route at this annual. You can enjoy numerous free family-friendly activities.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 18, 2023

Additional Information

Website: https://www.themagnificentmile.com/lights-festival/

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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