The 27th Annual BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival rings in the 2018 holiday season with two days of free, family-friendly activities. The celebration culminates in an evening
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The 27th Annual BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival rings in the 2018 holiday season with two days of free, family-friendly activities. The celebration culminates in an evening tree-lighting parade along North Michigan Avenue on Saturday, November 17.
Grand Marshals Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World® lead the parade.
The festival begins at Lights Festival Lane on Friday afternoon and continues throughout the day on Saturday. Crowd favorites Garrett Popcorn, Eli’s the Cheesecake Company, the BMO Harris Kids Zone and more will return this year, along with Santa Claus himself.
Hours:
Friday, November 16, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 17, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., parade kick off at 5:30 p.m.
Transportation: ‘L’ Red Line – Chicago or Grand. From most downtown METRA stations, Chicago Water Taxi has rides available to The Magnificent Mile.