A number of holiday traditions are slated to return this week, from Christkindlmarket to The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.
A number of holiday traditions are slated to return this week, from the Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza to The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.Several favorite traditions will return this week as the holiday season kicks into full swing, from the Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza to The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and the city's official Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.
A number of souvenir mugs are available at both locations, organizers said: A ceramic, Nutcracker-themed beer stein, a fan-favorite boot shaped mug, and a Nutcracker-shaped mug. Christkindlmarket-themed ornaments will also be available for purchase, the site said. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyChicago's official Christmas tree, a 53-foot Colorado Blue Spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family of Logan Square, will be lit on Friday evening.
Friday's ceremony at Millennium Park is slated to begin at 6 p.m., with the pre-show planned at 5 p.m. with The tree will shine brightly near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Washington Street through Jan. 8, according to the city's website.The largest nighttime parade in the U.S., the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is billed as an exciting and joy-filled holiday celebration.
The parade, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, steps off at Oak Street and ends at Wacker Drive, ending with The Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular over the Chicago River.
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