11:00 a.m.

Enjoy “Disney's Magical Celebration” with Walt Disney World characters live in Chicago! 25-minute stage show.
Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Avenue

11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Warm up at the WGN Winter Walk featuring carolers, cheesecake decorating, a holiday petting zoo, children’s activities, and much more. Visit the Southwest Airlines Booth, make a donation to the Salvation Army and receive a mitten ornament to hang on the Southwest Airlines Mitten Tree.
Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Avenue

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Visit the Eli’s Tent at the Winter Walk and enjoy free mini cheesecake slice decorating for kids. Catch a glimpse of the official Lights Festival Cake! Help Eli’s support the Greater Chicago Food Depository by bringing a non-perishable food donation to the Eli’s Tent and receive a free slice of cheesecake (one slice per person please).
Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Avenue

12:00 p.m.

Come hear The NOGGLER Guuggenmusig, straight from Lucerne, Switzerland, as they perform all of our American and Swiss favorites.
Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Avenue

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The InterContinental Chicago chefs will thrill onlookers with live ice carving and gingerbread house assembly and decoration!
InterContinental Chicago, 505 N. Michigan Avenue

1:00 p.m.

Enjoy “Disney's Magical Celebration” with Walt Disney World characters live in Chicago! 25-minute stage show.
Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Avenue

2:00 p.m.

Come hear The NOGGLER Guuggenmusig, straight from Lucerne, Switzerland, as they perform all of our American and Swiss favorites.
InterContinental Chicago, 505 N. Michigan Avenue

3:00 p.m.

Enjoy “Disney's Magical Celebration” with Walt Disney World characters live in Chicago! 25-minute stage show.
Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Avenue

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Join in the fun before the procession begins! Enjoy live holiday street entertainment all along the Avenue as dance troupes, choirs, tumblers and more perform while you wait for the lighting procession to begin.
North Michigan Avenue, from Oak Street to Wacker Drive

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Mickey Mouse, as master of ceremonies, leads the illumination of more than one million lights in The Magnificent Mile district to officially start the holiday season in Chicago!
North Michigan Avenue, from Oak Street to the Chicago River

6:55 p.m.

Don’t miss a spectacular fireworks display over the Chicago River after The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival procession!
North Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Get a head start on your holiday shopping with extended shopping hours at participating Magnificent Mile stores! Consider dining downtown or staying at one of our magnificent hotels.
North Michigan Avenue, from Oak Street to the Chicago River