John Hancock Observatory: Santa’s Winter Wonderland More than a Thousand Feet Up!
November 1 - December 31

No better way to celebrate the holidays than for free from a thousand feet up! During November and December, kids visit for…
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Holiday Activity Guide

Download a copy of The Magnificent Mile Holiday Activity Guide which includes a detailed map, special offers and helpful tips to keep on hand during The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival presented by Harris!

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See the fun we’ve had in the past.
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Whimsical Attractions

Over the years, The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival has drawn many whimsical attractions including an ice sculpture made from 4,000 lbs of ice by the InterContinental Chicago, a 500 lb cheesecake standing four and one-half feet tall created by Eli’s and a life-sized Santa in his sleigh made from LEGO and Duplo bricks.

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Here They Come!

This year’s star studded procession will feature Mickey Mouse as Master of Ceremonies, illuminating one million lights on 200 trees on The Magnificent Mile®, and many of his friends from Disney Parks. The enchanting procession will also feature Santa accompanied by his fleet of reindeer zooming over The John Hancock Center; performances by 101.9 FM The Mix artist, The Plain White T’s, Mitchell Musso presented by Radio Disney, Ashley Greene of Twilight, Banana Schpeel and the Chicago Salsa Mambo Orchestra; and for the first time in Lights Festival history, a variety of heart-pumping marching bands will be stepping off down procession route!

All of this, and MORE will add to the magical lighting procession that starts the nation’s holiday season!