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The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
📅When11/21/2026 @ 11 AM
📍WhereNorth Michigan Avenue / Pioneer CourtChicago, IL
👤Hosted ByThe Magnificent Mile Association
🏷️CategoryFestivals, Live Events & Performing Arts
About This Event
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is one of Chicago's signature holiday spectacles, with a huge nighttime parade, family activities, fireworks, and the ceremonial illumination of The Magnificent Mile. Its scale, longevity, and broad seasonal appeal make it one of Illinois' most important late-year public events.
CostFree public festival and parade viewing; shopping, dining, and nearby parking are extra.
What to WearWarm late-fall or winter-ready layers and comfortable shoes for long sidewalk viewing.
What to BringWarm layers, a hat and gloves, and a camera or phone for the parade and lights.
When & Where
Starts11/21/2026 @ 11 AM
Ends11/21/2026 @ 8 PM
VenueNorth Michigan Avenue / Pioneer Court
Meeting SpotThe Magnificent Mile
Address401 N Michigan Ave
CityChicago, IL 60611
Driving / Transportation / ParkingDowntown garages and CTA are usually easier than trying to drive directly into the parade corridor. Expect major congestion near parade time and fireworks.
Who Can Attend
VisibilityPublic — anyone can join
Member LimitNo limit
Est. Attendance500,000 total (500,000 peak day)
Members (0)
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