SEASONAL EVENTS
Each season offers a unique opportunity...
There is always something magnificent to do on The Magnificent Mile®. From free events to exclusive experiences, absorb the sights, sounds and excitement of special activities all year round. Click through to any of our seasonal events below for more details and to see what is coming up next as you plan your visit to One of the Great Avenues of the World.
Also, stay up to speed on the hottest events, news and activities in The Magnificent Mile district. From grand store openings and designer trunk shows, to enticing wine dinners and opening theater shows, visit HOTSPOT for all that is buzzworthy now on North Michigan Avenue.
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In-Fashion: The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival presented by MasterCard®
August 24 - September 6, 2012
In-Fashion: The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival presented by MasterCard is all about celebrating the world-class Magnificent Mile shopping experience. Come to The Magnificent Mile August 24 to September 6, 2012, to receive VIP treatment with exclusive in-store offers and events, celebrity appearances, culinary celebrations, fabulous hotel packages, special perks for MasterCard cardholders and much more.
In-Fashion is the perfect opportunity to book an end-of-summer getaway to The Magnificent Mile. Enjoy the last few moments of summer with an unforgettable lineup of events along One of The Great Avenues of the World.
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The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival presented by BMO Harris Bank
November 17
Dubbed the nation’s largest evening holiday event, the 20th Annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival presented by BMO Harris Bank will take place on Saturday, November 17, 2012. A full day of festivities include family-friendly activities in Lights Festival Lane, live entertainment from top artists in Pioneer Court on the BMO Harris Bank Stage and tons of holiday shopping throughout the district.
The highly anticipated lighting procession, led by Grand Marshals Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, steps onto the Avenue at 5:30pm and features a host of Disney friends, more than 30 floats, giant balloons, exciting marching bands, celebrities, musical performers and, of course, Santa. More than one million lights on 200 trees along The Magnificent Mile will be illuminated this magical evening. The procession culminates with a spectacular fireworks display along the Chicago River.
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