The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade will return for a 34th year this weekend. The event is set for the weekend before Thanksgiving, Nov. 22, featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse from ...

CHICAGO, IL — The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® returns for its 34th year with an all-new celebration of creativity, community, and holiday spirit under the theme “Chicago Shines Bright.” ...

CHICAGO — The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade transformed Michigan Avenue from a bustling shopping destination into a showcase of true holiday wonder on Saturday for the 34th year. This ...

There was a festive cheer in the air Saturday evening on Michigan Avenue as huge crowds of people lined up on the parade route to usher in a new holiday season with the help of some of Disney's ...

The 34th annual Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival returns on Saturday, November 22, filling Chicago’s iconic avenue with holiday wonder, glowing lights, and the joyful kickoff to the season.

The holiday festivities continued Saturday evening with the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival parade and fireworks showcase in Chicago's downtown. Chicago police now remain in the Loop, with 1,000 ...

Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade Preview Wednesday, December 10, 2025 ...

Get ready for the most magical day of the year! The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival returns Saturday, November 22, transforming Michigan Avenue into a spectacular celebration of creativity, ...

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