Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade draws large crowds

Crowds flock to downtown Chicago for Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade
Some along the parade route said they were excited for another year of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse flipping the switch to light up the Mag Mile.
33rd annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival brings holiday crowds to downtown Chicago
The day of festive fun culminates in what organizers say is the largest evening parade in the U.S., marking the beginning of the holiday season in Chicago.
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Chicago's holiday season has unofficially arrived, with the city's Christmas tree being lit Friday as a weekend full of holiday events begins.
Chicago Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade marches down Michigan Avenue
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is back for a 33rd year. The festivities kick off on Saturday morning, leading up to Saturday night's parade down Michigan Avenue. Lights Festival Lane will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave.
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival promises magical experience for Chicagoans
Hundreds of thousands of people went downtown Saturday night for the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. “There’s so much work out in by the entire team. The set up when we get to walk down and kick off the parade,
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival dazzles with floats, characters and fireworks
Saturday night marked a fun night of holiday festivities in downtown Chicago from the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival to the fireworks show on the Chicago River.
Pearl City High School marching band performed in the Chicago's Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade
Pearl City High School's marching band recently performed in the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade in Chicago making them the first Hawaii band to be selected for the parade.
Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival draws thousands to downtown Chicago
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival returned this year, welcoming families from across the country to downtown Chicago.
Downtown Chicago lights up for Mag Mile Lights Festival
The holiday rush is on. Streets in downtown Chicago were packed with holiday festivities on Sunday as crowds gathered on Michigan Avenue for the annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade.
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