90th Chicago Thanksgiving Parade to kick off downtown
Beginning at 8 a.m., nearly 100 people will participate in live performances, ride on festive floats, and much more along State Street.
Chicago Thanksgiving Parade trots downtown
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Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2024: Timings, Route and Street Closures
The area from Roosevelt Road to Wacker Drive and Wells Street to Michigan Avenue will be closed between approximately 5am and 2pm. The parade will broadcast live on Pluto TV, a free streaming service.
Crowds flock to downtown Chicago for Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade
Some along the parade route said they were excited for another year of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse flipping the switch to light up the Mag Mile.
Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival draws thousands to downtown Chicago
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival returned this year, welcoming families from across the country to downtown Chicago.
Chicago Christmas parade: What to know about the 2024 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Chicago's holiday season has unofficially arrived, with the city's Christmas tree being lit Friday as a weekend full of holiday events begins.
33rd annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival brings holiday crowds to downtown Chicago
The day of festive fun culminates in what organizers say is the largest evening parade in the U.S., marking the beginning of the holiday season in Chicago.
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival promises magical experience for Chicagoans
The stage is set, the lights are in place and it’s time for the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. “There’s so much work out in by the entire team. The set up when we get to walk down and kick off the parade,
How to watch the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
The 90th annual Chicago Thanksgiving Parade kicks off Thursday morning. The parade – featuring marching bands, floats, ...
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NBC Pulls ‘Chicago Med,’ ‘Chicago Fire,’ and ‘Chicago P.D.’ This Week in Favor of Thanksgiving Specials
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Does Chicago have a Christmas Parade for 2024? What to know about the famous Mag Mile Lights Festival
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Do the Performers Sing Live or Lip-Sync at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? Here's What Past Singers Have Said
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features dozens of performers every year, though not all of them are singing live. Here's ...
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City Prepared For Downtown Holiday Events After ‘Isolated’ Shooting Near Lights Parade, Officials Say
Gunfire that erupted last weekend near Macy's on State Street caused panic among holiday revelers, but Downtown has seen less ...
Clark-Shawnee band headed to Chicago for Thanksgiving Parade
A local band is headed to Chicago for Thanksgiving. The Pride of Shawnee Marching Band will represent the city of Springfield ...
Balloons take shape ahead of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The massive helium balloons that will float through New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took shape on Wednesday, when they were filled with helium ahead of the big event.