Event FinderThe Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival®
- Starts
- Ends
- Format
- In person
- Location
- Lights Festival Lane: Pioneer Court, 401 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
About This Event
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® returns for its 35th anniversary, featuring free daytime activities, the illumination of North Michigan Avenue, an evening parade and The Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, at Lights Festival Lane, located at 401 N. Michigan Ave. The free event will feature interactive family activities, festive booths and live musical performances throughout the afternoon. At 5:30 p.m., Grand Marshals Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World® Resort will lead the parade south along North Michigan Avenue. The parade will feature approximately 40 illuminated floats, giant helium balloons, marching bands from across the country, musical performers, Santa Claus, and more. Following the parade, the Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular will begin at approximately 7:15 p.m. over the Chicago River, providing a dazzling finale for spectators along Wacker Drive.