The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on November 21
The 35th annual Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026, in Chicago. The day begins at Lights Festival Lane at Pioneer Court, which runs from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with live entertainment, music and family-friendly activities. The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. at Oak Street and Michigan Avenue, then proceeds south along the Magnificent Mile. A fireworks finale is listed for 7:30 p.m. over the Chicago River at Michigan Avenue. For those traveling through the area, the official visitor guide advises that street closures may begin as early as 3:00 p.m., before the parade starts.
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Event details
- When
- Where
- Lights Festival Lane at Pioneer Court and North Michigan Avenue401 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, US
- Organizer
- The Magnificent Mile Association
- Admission
- Free
- The 35th annual festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Lights Festival Lane at Pioneer Court is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; it includes live entertainment, music, and family-friendly activities.
- The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. at Oak Street and Michigan Avenue and proceeds south along the Magnificent Mile.
- The organizer lists the fireworks finale over the Chicago River at Michigan Avenue at 7:30 p.m.
- Lights Festival Lane is at 401 N. Michigan Avenue, and all activities are free and open to the public.
Information last verified October 9, 2026.
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