About this Event
🎄 CHICAGO'S BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS PARTY BUS TOUR – TIS THE SEASON! 🚌
Experience the Magic of Christmas in Chicago!
Get ready for Chicago's ultimate holiday party experience! Grab your friends, bring your favorite drinks, throw on your Santa hats, and join WAMI LIVE for an unforgettable night exploring Chicago's most spectacular Christmas lights and holiday attractions!
Whether you're planning a night out with friends, a holiday date night, a birthday celebration, or a festive group outing, this is the perfect way to experience the magic of the season.
Enjoy a festive BYOB bus ride, incredible holiday decorations, Chicago's iconic Christmas attractions, and plenty of opportunities to make memories along the way!
THIS ISN'T JUST A CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR. IT'S A HOLIDAY PARTY ON WHEELS!
🎅 WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR TICKET?
🎄 BYOB Holiday Party Bus Experience
Bring your favorite beverages and enjoy a festive ride with friends while taking in Chicago's holiday sights.
🎟️ FREE LINCOLN PARK ZOOLIGHTS ADMISSION
Experience one of Chicago's most popular holiday traditions! Explore the spectacular light displays at Lincoln Park Zoo with admission included.
⚡ EXPRESS ENTRY BENEFITS
Enjoy the designated express-entry benefits included with your ticket to the Christkindlemarket
🎁 CHRISTMAS HATS & HOLIDAY FUN
Get into the holiday spirit with festive Santa hats and a fun atmosphere throughout the evening.
🎶 MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy holiday favorites, party music, and a lively atmosphere aboard the bus.
🏙️ CHICAGO HOLIDAY SIGHTSEEING
Take in some of Chicago's most iconic holiday decorations, festive neighborhoods, and Christmas displays.
🚌 CHOOSE YOUR HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE
GENERAL ADMISSION – CHARTER BUS
Looking to enjoy the holiday experience with friends without booking an entire bus? General Admission is the perfect option!
- Individual tickets available.
- Comfortable charter bus transportation.
- BYOB experience.
- Holiday music and entertainment.
- Visit Chicago's iconic holiday attractions.
- Lincoln Park ZooLights admission included.
Perfect for couples, friends, and smaller groups!
PRIVATE PARTY BUS EXPERIENCE
Want to celebrate with your own group? Book a private bus and make the entire experience your own!
- Private bus exclusively for your group.
- Bring your own beverages.
- Celebrate with your friends, family, or coworkers.
- Enjoy the holiday lights and attractions together.
- Perfect for company holiday parties, birthdays, and group celebrations.
Planning a group outing? A private bus is a great way to celebrate the holidays together!
✨ YOUR NIGHT OF HOLIDAY MAGIC
Get ready for an evening filled with Christmas lights, holiday attractions, music, and festive fun!
STEP 1 – CHECK IN & GET FESTIVE 4pm.
Arrive at the designated check-in location, meet your host, pick up your Santa hat, and get ready for the evening.
STEP 2 – BOARD THE BUS & START THE PARTY 5pm.
Grab your seats, get comfortable, enjoy your favorite beverages, and let the holiday fun begin!
STEP 3 – EXPERIENCE CHICAGO'S HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Enjoy a tour through Chicago's festive streets and take in the incredible Christmas decorations and holiday displays.
STEP 4 – VISIT CHRISTKINDLMARKET
Experience the magic of Chicago's famous German-inspired Christmas market. Browse holiday gifts, decorations, festive treats, and seasonal vendors.
STEP 5 – EXPERIENCE LINCOLN PARK ZOOLIGHTS
Explore the spectacular holiday light displays at Lincoln Park Zoo. Your ZooLights admission is included with your ticket!
STEP 6 – RETURN WITH HOLIDAY MEMORIES 9:30pm
After an incredible evening, hop back aboard the bus and enjoy the ride back to the designated drop-off location.
🍻 IT'S BYOB – BRING YOUR FAVORITE DRINKS!
One of the best parts of this experience? You can bring your own beverages!
Bring your favorite beer, wine, seltzers, or premixed drinks to enjoy aboard the bus.
A few things to remember:
- Please drink responsibly.
- Bring beverages in appropriate containers.
- Coolers must comply with the event's size restrictions.
- Alcohol consumption is permitted only where legally allowed.
- Follow all instructions from your driver and event host.
Please note that outside alcohol is not permitted inside the attractions or at locations where prohibited.
📍 EVENT DETAILS
Event: Chicago's BYOB Holiday Lights Party Bus Tour – Tis the Season!
Presented By: WAMI LIVE
Experience: BYOB Holiday Party Bus & Chicago Christmas Lights Tour
Transportation: General Admission Charter Bus or Private Party Bus (depending on ticket selection)
Check-In Location: Headquarters Beercade – Chicago
Check-In Time: See your selected event date and ticket confirmation.
Departure Time: See your selected event date and ticket confirmation.
Return Time: See your selected event date and ticket confirmation.
Attractions: Chicago Holiday Lights, Christkindlmarket, and Lincoln Park ZooLights.
ZooLights Admission: Included with applicable tour tickets.
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN I BRING MY OWN ALCOHOL?
Absolutely! This is a BYOB experience. You're welcome to bring your own beverages to enjoy aboard the bus. Please drink responsibly and follow all event rules.
IS ZOOLIGHTS ADMISSION INCLUDED?
Yes! Lincoln Park ZooLights admission is included with applicable tour tickets. You do not need to purchase a separate ZooLights admission ticket.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GENERAL ADMISSION AND A PRIVATE PARTY BUS?
General Admission allows you to purchase individual seats on a shared charter bus. A Private Party Bus allows your group to reserve an entire bus for a more exclusive experience.
CAN MY FRIENDS AND I SIT TOGETHER?
We recommend purchasing all tickets in one transaction so your group can be seated together. Separate purchases may not guarantee adjacent seating.
WHERE DO WE CHECK IN?
Check-in takes place at Headquarters Beercade in Chicago unless otherwise specified in your ticket confirmation.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Bring your ticket confirmation, valid ID, your favorite beverages, and your holiday spirit! We recommend dressing warmly for the outdoor attractions.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I ARRIVE LATE?
Please arrive during the designated check-in window. Buses depart on schedule, and late arrivals may miss the tour without a refund.
ARE TICKETS REFUNDABLE?
All ticket sales are subject to the refund and cancellation policy displayed during checkout. Please review the policy before purchasing.
CAN I BOOK A PRIVATE BUS FOR A COMPANY OR LARGE GROUP?
Absolutely! Private bus experiences are great for corporate holiday parties, birthdays, friend groups, and family celebrations. Contact WAMI LIVE for group booking information.
🎄 MAKE THIS CHRISTMAS ONE TO REMEMBER!
Chicago is even more magical during the holidays, and there's no better way to experience it than with your friends aboard a festive BYOB party bus!
Skip the hassle of coordinating transportation, enjoy Chicago's incredible holiday attractions, and make memories that will last long after the Christmas lights come down.
GRAB YOUR FRIENDS. BRING YOUR DRINKS. WE'LL BRING THE HOLIDAY MAGIC!
🎟️ TICKETS ARE LIMITED – RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
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