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City of Chicago Christmas Tree

Fri, Nov 22 – Wed, Jan 08, 2025 • 5:00pm

Near Michigan Ave. & Washington St., Chicago, IL

Chicago’s “official” Christmas tree, presented by Powering Chicago.

Visit Millennium Park to see the City of Chicago Christmas Tree shining brightly near the intersection of Michigan Ave. and Washington St. from November 22 through January 8.

Tree Lighting Ceremony is on Friday, November 22 at 6pm with a pre-show at 5pm.

This year’s Tree, a 53-foot Colorado Blue Spruce, was donated by the Holden-Shaddick family of Logan Square.

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