NEW AND EXCITING EVENTS
The lighting procession will be broadcast nationally on ABC. Tune in locally to The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival presented by Harris live in HD on ABC 7 Chicago 6 p.m. Central time.

Saturday, November 17, 2007

For more than 40 years, the trees along North Michigan Avenue have been illuminated to signal the official start of the holiday season in Chicago. Witness the magical lighting of more than one million lights along North Michigan Avenue from Oak Street to Wacker Drive, culminating in a magnificent fireworks show over the Chicago River. After you enjoy the day's activities, return to The Magnificent Mile to create more holiday memories! This day of family fun is detailed below.

11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Join us at the Harris Stage for exciting performances featuring KT Tunstall and Sister Hazel presented by 101.9fm THE MIX, Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players, Ralph's World and Radio Disney presents Corbin Bleu! 190 North's Lou Canellis and ComedySportz® will be your hosts throughout the day! Harris Stage, Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Avenue

11:00 a.m. Justin Roberts and The Not Ready for Naptime Players
12:00 noon Ralph's World
1:00 p.m. KT Tunstall presented by 101.9fm THE MIX
2:00 p.m. Sister Hazel presented by 101.9fm THE MIX
3:00 p.m. Radio Disney AM 1300 Party Patrol
4:00 p.m. Corbin Bleu presented by Radio Disney

11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Adjacent to the Harris Stage, Lights Festival Lane will feature a festive thoroughfare of booths including the Southwest Airlines Mitten Tree, mini cheesecakes, decorating for kids compliments of The Eli's Cheesecake Company, "Christmas around the World" with The Museum of Science and Industry, a book signing by The Spatulatta Girls brought to you by The Signature Room at the 95th and more.

5:00 p.m. Join in the fun before the procession begins! Enjoy live holiday street entertainment all along the Avenue while you wait for the lighting procession to begin. North Michigan Avenue, from Oak Street to Wacker Drive

5:20 p.m. Help WLS 890 AM break the world record for the largest holiday carol. Join us in the Caroling Zone, Illinois to Ohio Street on North Michigan Avenue to beat the existing Guinness record! Download a song book here.

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Mickey Mouse, as master of ceremonies, leads the illumination of more than one million lights in The Magnificent Mile district to officially start the holiday season in Chicago! North Michigan Avenue, from Oak Street to Wacker Drive

6:55 p.m. Experience the spectacular ABC 7 Chicago fireworks display over the Chicago River as the grand finalé to this holiday event! North Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Get a head start on your holiday shopping with extended shopping hours at participating Magnificent Mile stores! Consider dining downtown or staying at one of the many magnificent hotels.

Sunday, November 18, 2007

Lights will be on all day!
Shop, dine, play and stay on The Magnificent Mile. Enjoy holiday window displays as you visit world class stores, restaurants, hotels and cultural institutions for more holiday fun! Use your Lights Festival Guide to take full advantage of many amazing offers. Most offers are good through December 31, 2007.

Download a Lights Festival Guide here.

Seasonal Event Hotline: (312) 409-5560.

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