2009 Lights Festival Lane
Pioneer Court/ 401 N. Michigan Avenue
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Located in Pioneer Court at 401 N. Michigan Avenue, visitors of all kinds had plenty to experience in 2009. Hopping from booth to booth throughout the day and listening to live music coming from the Harris Stage just yards away contributed to their magical experience. See below for 2009 Lights Festival Lane participants. The next Magnificent Mile Lights Festival presented by Harris is Saturday, November 20, 2010.
2009 Sponsors
Harris
Say a roarin’ hello to Lego Hubert! A wonderful fixture on Lights Festival Lane, Hubert will greet anyone who walks up to meet the Harris volunteers. Pick up your lion tattoos and spin Hubert’s wheel of fun that includes free giveaways! *ATM found here
The Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) will engage you with science demonstrations and activities, and will offer opportunities to win lots of fun holiday themed gifts at The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® presented by Harris!
The Museum of Science and Industry welcomes you and your family to the 68th year of the beloved Chicago tradition, Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light!
Christmas Around the World began in 1942, with a dozen trees decorated as a salute to American allies during World War II. Over the years, the exhibition has grown to include more than 50 trees decorated by volunteers from Chicago’s ethnic communities to reflect holiday traditions from around the globe. Stroll through the Museum’s forest of dazzling trees, take in a festive ethnic performance or choral group and gaze up at the Museum’s 45-foot Grand Tree, adorned with more than 25,000 sparkling lights.
And, as a special holiday treat this year, Christmas Around the World welcomes the White House, taking inspiration from the Museum’s current temporary exhibit The White House: A Look Inside. Journey into the majesty of “America’s Home” during the holiday season. Explore the people, history and stories behind this famous residence and see the spectacular White House in miniature—measuring 60-feet long, and complete with lit chandeliers, ringing phones and decked with holiday decor.
Come join us for the holidays and experience the world—and the White House.
Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light is included in general admission. The White House: A Look Inside requires an additional ticket. For more information, visit http://www.msichicago.org.
The Eli’s Cheesecake Company
Stop by the Eli’s Cheesecake booth and decorate a free piece of cheesecake with frosting and fun candy toppings! Also, bring a donation for the Greater Chicago Food Depository and get a free piece of cheesecake!
DoubleTree Hotel Chicago Magnificent Mile
http://www.doubletreemagmile.com
The folks at the DoubleTree booth will be selling their signature DoubleTree Chocolate Chip cookies with all proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.
Whole Foods Market
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Create marshmallow snowmen at the Whole Foods booth on Lights Festival Lane!
America’s first national certified organic grocer is proud to bring you All Things Good this holiday season by featuring a delicious holiday menu selection, outstanding customer service and festive events for the family. Times may vary. Please contact your local store for details.
The John Hancock Observatory and Nokia
http://www.hancock-observatory.com
Take your photograph next to a 9 foot Lego model of the John Hancock Center or with Santa himself! The photos will be taken via Nokia technology and uploaded to a micro site!
Consistently ranked one the city’s top attractions, John Hancock Observatory is your key to what the Chicago Tribune calls “Chicago’s Best Views.” The Observatory features the city’s only open-air SkyWalk, so you can really feel why Chicago is called the Windy City from more than 1,000 feet up!
Chevy
This year you will see the two newest additions to the Chevy lineup on display and leading the way down The Magnificent Mile®.
The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox provides a great value for customers with the functionality of a crossover and the fuel economy of a sedan. It has best-in-class highway fuel economy at 32 MPG- several MPG better than the Toyota RAV-4 and Honda CR-V – even better than the Ford Escape Hybrid model. The 2010 Equinox is equipped with six standard air bags: dual frontal air bags, head curtain side air bags and pelvic/thorax seat-mounted side air bags.
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro after a seven-year hiatus, is back in dealer showrooms. With a design that is very close to the original concept, the 2010 Camaro acknowledges its heritage from the first-generation Camaro, produced from 1967 through 1969. A true 21st century sports car that features all the modern amenities consumers have come to expect in a new car like bluetooth phone & USB connectivity plus a Boston Acoustics audio system. Starting at $23,530, the 2010 Chevy Camaro is a budget-friendly sports car that offers great fuel economy without sacrificing performance.
Chevy, the official vehicle of The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® presented by Harris.
Cuties Clementines
Cuties will be distributing their delicious Clementine fruit as well as handing out free Cuties giveaways at The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® presented by Harris.
November marks the beginning of Cuties season, when these delicious California citrus fruits are readily available and at their freshest. In stores from now until April, Cuties bring a taste of sunshine during the cold winter months. Plus, they’re a perfect treat during the holidays. So zip up your coat and unzip a Cutie!
A cross between a sweet orange and a Chinese mandarin, Cuties are a unique and delicious hybrid fruit that’s small size, sweet flavor and easy peelability has made them a family favorite. Packed with almost 300% of your daily Vitamin C per serving (two Cuties), Cuties are a sweet boost to your immune system.
To find nutritional info, recipes, games and events where you’ll find Cuties, please visit http://www.cutiescitrus.com. Then, stay in the loop about what we’re up to − follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Please visit the Northwestern Memorial tent for health information and wellness tips, and receive a free glow stick! We will be handing out glow sticks and helpful health information.
Radio Disney AM 1300
Register for your chance to win a Mickey Hot Box filled with Disney goodies from Disney Vacation Club and pick up your voucher for a pair of Mickey Ears to be redeemed at the Disney Store on Michigan Avenue while supplies last!
Underwriters Laboratories
Underwriters Laboratories is teaming up with Radio Disney to bring you the Safety Smart Super Challenge! Participate in safety challenges throughout the afternoon. Don’t forget to pick up ear muffs, hand warmers and other goodies to help you keep safe and warm!
Nescafé
The Nescafé® team will be out on Michigan Avenue all day on Saturday, November 21 distributing samples of 6 great varieties of Nescafé® Taster’s Choice® instant coffee. With more varieties than any other instant brand, Nescafé® Taster’s Choice® is the smart choice. More roasts, more flavors, more value.
For nutritional information, product recipes and more visit http://www.tasterschoice.com. You can also follow us and find out where our Nescafé ®sampling teams are on Twitter and Facebook!
Nescafé® Taster’s Choice®. The Smart Choice.