Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2009

For more than 40 years, Chicago has hosted the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival along its acclaimed Michigan Avenue. The event fires the starting shot for the holiday shopping season and draws thousands to witness the holiday light switch flipped on. Will you be among them?

Mag Mile Lights Fest Date

The next Mag Mile Lights Fest will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009.

Mag Mile Lights Fest Key Events

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. TBD

Harris Stage Location: Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL. Map It. (This is just south of the Tribune Tower.)

5 p.m.: TBD

5:30 p.m.: TBD

5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.: TBD

• Parade Route Beginning Point: North Michigan Avenue and Oak Street. Map It.
  
• Parade Route Ending Point: North Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive. Map It.

TBD The fireworks will be let loose over the Chicago River. Best viewing will be along the Chicago River east of Michigan Avenue. Map It.

TBD Shop until you drop.

Mag Mile Lights Festival Helpful Info

• The Mag Mile Lights Festival will be broadcast live on TBD.
• Using the CTA Trip Planner
• Chicago Hotel Information