25th Annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade

Chicago, Illinois

Saturday, November 19, 2016

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

North Michigan Avenue, traveling south from Oak Street to Wacker Drive

Nation's largest evening holiday celebration

2 million people travel from across the country to experience the magic firsthand

North Michigan Avenue Tree lighting parade illuminated with twinkling white lights throughout the holiday season

One million lights on 200 trees

Marshaled by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida

Magnificent floats

Giant helium-filled balloons

Lively marching bands​

• Cullman High School Band (Cullman, Alabama) 

• Lake Fenton High School Band (Linden, Michigan)

• Maumee High School Band (Maumee, Ohio)

• Defiance High School Band (Defiance, Ohio)

• Crystal Lake Strikers Drumline (Crystal Lake, Illinois)

• Tallassee High School Band (Tallassee, Alabama)

Classic characters from Walt Disney World and Resort

Live performances from top musical artists

10,000 fireworks shells create a spectacular fireworks display over the Chicago River as the traditional grand finale

Broadcasted LIVE on ABC7 Chicago

Syndicated across 93% of the United States (150+ Major City Markets) throughout the holiday season