Christmas, Millennium Park

Watch Live – Chicago lights up Christmas tree in Millennium Park
The 53-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family in Logan Square will be wrapped with thousands of lights.
Thousands gather for Chicago's 2024 Christmas tree lighting at Millennium Park
Michigan Avenue got a whole lot merrier on Friday night. Mayor Brandon Johnson was among the onstage VIPs as thousands of gathered onlookers stood shoulder to shoulder in crowds that stretched down Michigan Avenue at Millennium Park for the lighting of Chicago’s official Christmas tree.
111th Annual Chicago Christmas Tree lighting ceremony kicks off holiday season
The tree, which was donated by a Logan Square family and placed in Millennium Park earlier this month, was illuminated Friday evening.
Start of Christkindlmarket, Chicago tree lighting to kick off holiday season Friday
The popular Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza will open for the season on Friday, and the official Chicago Christmas tree will also soon glow bright at night in Millennium Park. Two nights ahead of time,
Thousands gather at Millennium Park for holiday festivities despite Friday night chaos
Thousands of people are visiting The Loop this weekend to take part in holiday season festivities, and while things appear to be calm, that wasn't the case Friday night after a fight broke out.
Chicago hosts official annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The tree, a 53-foot Colorado Blue Spruce donated by the Hodlen-Shaddick family, of Logan Square, will shine brightly near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Washington Street through January 8, 2025.
When is the Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting?
CHICAGO: Let the Christmas countdown begin! Last weekend marked the opening of many holiday activities, like the Mariah Carey Christmas bar pop-up and the Lincoln Park Zoo lights. However, the event that many are eagerly awaiting is the 2024 Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting.
Annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting is Friday night in Millennium Park. What to know if you’re going
One of the country’s oldest holiday traditions will happen in Chicago this week. The 111th City of Chicago Christmas Tree will be lit up Friday night, Nov. 22, during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Millennium Park.
Countdown to Chicago Christmas tree lighting ceremony
In addition to the ceremony, a Hawaiian holiday-themed tent featuring dozens of local vendors will be set up for the Millennium Park Holiday Market, which is available this weekend only, along with ice skating.
What time is Chicago's Christmas tree lighting? How to watch live
Chicago's Christmas tree lighting ceremony is set to take place Friday, but what time will the switch flip and how can you watch live?
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