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Celebrating 35 years of holiday magic, The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® returns to Chicago on Saturday, November 21, 2026!This beloved Chicago tradition transforms The Magnificent Mile into a day-through-night holiday celebration, bringing families together to officially kick off the holiday season.
Led by Grand Marshals Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse of Walt Disney World® Resort, the spectacular evening tree lighting parade down North Michigan Avenue will feature dazzling floats, giant helium balloons, marching bands, holiday surprises, and more, illuminating more than one million lights on over 200 trees along The Magnificent Mile.
The evening concludes with the breathtaking Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular over the Chicago River.
✨ Save the date and stay tuned as we reveal more of what’s in store for our 35th anniversary celebration.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
📍 The Magnificent Mile, Chicago
🎟️ Free and open to the public
Learn more and follow along for updates at TheMagnificentMile.com/Lights-Festival
Your holiday cheer starts here.
#WintrustLightsFest
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The Magnificent Mile, 625 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-0092, United States
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