LIGHTS FESTIVAL LANE

Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Avenue
11:00am – 5:00pm



See below for a recap of 2012 Lights Festival Lane activities. Check back in late Fall 2013 for new participants information!

  • BMO Harris Bank

    www.harrisbank.com

    BMO Harris Bank will again host our main tent in Light’s Festival Lane at Pioneer Court. Try your luck on the Wheel of Fun and win a range of holiday gift items including light-up snowflake necklaces and reindeer antler hats. Then pick-up an Adventure Kit and follow Hubert’s Map along Michigan Avenue to the Save, Spend and Share tents, and collect stickers at each location. Kids will have the chance to meet our lovable mascot, Hubert the lion, in Pioneer Court, as well as create their own holiday wish list at our activity table. There will also be a BMO Harris Bank ATM on-site. (11am-4pm)

    Visit the 3 BMO Harris Bank Helper Tents on Michigan Avenue to complete Hubert’s Adventure. Maps and Adventure Kits are available at the main BMO Harris Bank Tent at Pioneer Court. Along with interactive family focused activities based on the concepts of saving, spending and sharing; general information and hand warmers will also be provided to visitors free of charge. (11am-4pm)

    Visit Hubert’s Helpful Steps giant board game tent at BMO Harris Bank’s Hancock Plaza location, and hop, skip, and jump your way to a prize while learning about smart money management for every age group! Kids will have the chance to roll the giant dice, answer age specific questions about financial matters and receive a prize like a mini-calculator or Hubert Piggy Bank. (11am-5pm)

  • Chevy

    www.chevrolet.com

    Meet Disney stars Shane Harper and Olivia Holt! Chevy hosts a special Meet-and-Greet at 2pm on Saturday, November 17 in the Chevy tent in Lights Festival Lane (Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Avenue). Pick up your wristbands anytime before 2pm by visiting the Chevy Vehicle Display Area (Michigan & Upper Illinois) and complete Chevy’s “Giving More” Challenge! While supplies last.

  • Choose Chicago

    www.choosechicago.com

    Stop by to learn more about Choose Chicago's new mobile app, bringing you all things Chicago, all in one place.

  • De Paul University

    www.depaul.edu

    Meet DePaul mascot Dibs, try your basketball skills at a pop-a-shot basketball game, enjoy fun giveaways and more!

  • Doubletree Hotel Chicago

    www.doubletreemagmile.com

    The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago—Magnificent Mile is among those hotels ideal for leisure or business travel. Located between the famed Magnificent Mile shopping and the excitement of Navy Pier, the DoubleTree Magnificent Mile hotel is 30-45 minutes from both O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and within walking distance to dozens of Chicago's top attractions.

    Lights Festival Lane
    Support Habitat for Humanity while enjoying a signature Doubletree Chocolate Chip Cookie.

    Special Lights Festival Offer
    DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile 
    300 E. Ohio Street, 866-778-8536
    November 17 – December 31, 2012
    Holiday Shopping Package
    Check-in for a one-night stay in a spacious deluxe guestroom for two and receive one gift bag filled with coupons from the 900 North Michigan Shops, plus a $50 gift card valid at over 70 luxury retailers inside the glamorous vertical mall that includes Bloomingdale’s, Gucci, MaxMara, Montblanc, Bernardaud, The Silk Trading Company and more. Rates begin at $159 per night and are based upon availability.

  • The Eli’s Cheesecake Company

    www.elicheesecake.com

    Free cheesecake slice decorating with whipped cream and fun candy toppings. Plus, bring a non-perishable food donation for the Greater Chicago Food Depository and get a second free slice. Donate $10 or more for a free whole cheesecake!

  • Garrett Popcorn Shops

    www.garrettpopcorn.com

    Stop by for samples of Chicago Mix Popcorn and even pick up a bag for yourself!

  • John Hancock Observatory

    www.jhochicago.com

    Stop by for your complimentary photo with Santa!

  • Lurie Children’s Hospital & Kohl’s

    www.luriechildrens.org

    Stop by the our booth sponsored by Lurie Children’s and Kohl’s and obtain information about our new hospital, including services and locations along with safety information. In addition, we will have the wheel of safety game for kids and families- testing their knowledge on everything safety. We will also have fun giveaways, like reflective zipper pulls to keep your loved ones safe and fun festive flashing pins- perfect for parade!

  • The Magnificent Mile

    www.themagnificentmile.com

    Stop by The Magnificent Mile booth to pick up your Holiday Activity Guide, to pick up a Magnificent Mile map and to learn more information about the day's festivities and the chance to sign-up to win incredible prizes!

  • MasterCard® Priceless Chicago ®

    www.priceless.com/chicago/home

    Stop by the MasterCard® Priceless® Chicago/BMO Harris Bank tent to receive a complimentary glow bracelet; perfect for the parade in the evening – and available to everyone!* All MasterCard cardholders and BMO Harris Bank customers may also receive a complimentary holiday family photo. BMO Harris MasterCard cardholders – ask how you may receive a special gift when presenting your MasterCard card and registering for Priceless.com/Chicago! * while supplies last.

  • Museum of Science and Industry

    www.msichicago.org

    Stop by to celebrate Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light with the Peanuts gang and hang out with Charlie Brown and Snoopy! Plus, enjoy festive holiday giveaways and activities.

  • Radio Disney

    radio.disney.go.com

    Come get an airbrush tattoo compliments of Best Western Hotels of Illinois. Plus, enjoy fun giveaways from The Disney Store along with coupons, while supplies last.

  • Southwest Airlines®

    www.southwest.com

    Capture the moment with a unique photo of iconic Michigan Avenue holiday scenes with a FUN green screen brought to you by Southwest Airlines®.

  • Whole Foods

    www.wholefoodsmarket.com

    Decorate (and then devour!) chocolate covered pretzels and pick up holiday goodies. Pose for a photo with your smart phone in fun holiday picture frame.

  • Walgreens

    http://www.walgreens.com

    Learn about the new Walgreens app and holiday photo processing. Plus, receive fun giveaways and enter to win a sweepstakes!



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Watch Highlights from
the 2012 Lights Festival