The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
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Sat, Nov 22 , 2025
Michigan Avenue , Chicago, IL 60611
For thirty-three years, The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® has been a thrilling celebration: A day-through-night, mile-long holiday extravaganza.
Its centerpiece is the largest nighttime parade in the United States, the spectacular parade down North Michigan Avenue features fabulous floats, giant helium balloons, marching bands from across the country, popular celebrities, musical performances, The Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular, and one million lights illuminating The Magnificent Mile's 200+ trees.
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