Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade draws large crowds

Festival of the Lights parade turns downtown into festive display
The annual Festival of the Lights parade brought hundreds of locals to downtown Big Rapids for a festive event that included an appearance from Santa Claus, live reindeer and over 40 floats featuring local businesses and community organizations.
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.
Chicago Christmas parade: What to know about the 2024 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Chicago's holiday season has unofficially arrived, with the city's Christmas tree being lit Friday as a weekend full of holiday events begins.
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.
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.
Chicago Christmas Parade: A look at the street closures for the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
The holiday season in the Chicago area unofficially kicks off Friday evening, as the city's official Christmas tree will be lit downtown, beginning a weekend full of holiday events.
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.
Hundreds of thousands take in Magnificent Mile Lights Festival promises magical experience for Chicagoans
Event organizers said this year’s crowd got to see an update on lights along the route. For 15 years, former Texas schoolteacher Kayla Morris put every dollar she could save into a home for her growing family.
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