Sponsor Greetings
The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival would not be possible without all of our sponsors’ support. A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our 2012 sponsors!
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BMO Harris Bank
www.harrisbank.com
Based in Chicago, BMO Harris Bank N.A. provides a broad range of personal banking products and solutions through over 600 branches and approximately 1,300 ATMs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nevada, Arizona and Florida. BMO Harris Bank’s commercial banking team provides a combination of sector expertise, local knowledge and mid-market focus throughout the U.S. Deposit and loan products and services provided by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC.
Lights Festival Lane
BMO Harris Bank will again host their main tent in Light’s Festival Lane at Pioneer Court (401 N. Michigan Avenue). 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.
In association with BMO Harris Bank, MasterCard will make its debut appearance in Light’s Festival Lane at Pioneer Court with a family friendly holiday photo booth, complete with props and exciting giveaway items for BMO Harris Bank and MasterCard customers.
Spend, Save, Share Tents
Visit the three BMO Harris Bank "Save, Spend, Share" Tents on Michigan Avenue to complete Hubert’s Adventure. Maps and Adventure Kits are available at the main BMO Harris Bank Tent in Lights Festival Lane. 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.
Giant Board Game
Visit Hubert’s Helpful Steps giant board game tent at BMO Harris Bank’s John Hancock Center Plaza location (875 N. Michigan Avenue), 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.
Parade
During this year's parade, watch out for a familiar face in Chicago, BMO Harris' beloved mascot Hubert T. Lion! The larger-than-life Hubert balloons returns to the parade, roaring down The Magnificent Mile in his sharp blue BMO Harris attire. Standing over 35 feet tall, it takes 26 BMO Harris employees to help him down Michigan Avenue.
Plus, Hubert invited all of his friends from across the Midwest to join him for the parade on his "Hubert's Playground" float . Benny the Bull, Tommy Hawk, Chicago White Sox's Southpaw, Northwestern Wildcats' Willie the Wildcat, Milwaukee Brewers' Racing Sausages, and the Rockford IceHogs' Hammy will all travel far and wide from different BMO Harris markets to help Benny and Tommy kick off the holiday season! "Hubert's Playground" celebrates BMO Harris Bank's commitment to strengthening and enriching the lives of all those who live, work and play in every community BMO serves.
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Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
disneyworld.disney.go.com
Walt Disney World Resort is a contiguous, nearly 40-square-mile, world-class entertainment and recreation center featuring four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom); two water adventure parks (Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon); 35 resort hotels (25 owned and operated by Walt Disney World, includes seven Disney Vacation Club resort properties); 81 holes of golf on five courses; two full-service spas; Disney’s Wedding Pavilion; ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex; and Downtown Disney, an entertainment-shopping-dining complex. Walt Disney World Resort is also included in vacation packages of Disney Cruise Line. Located at LakeBuena Vista, Fla., 20 miles southwest of Orlando, Walt Disney World Resort opened Oct. 1, 1971. Open daily, year-round.
Parade
Look for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on a brand new float as they lead the parade down Michigan Avenue illuminating more than one million lights on 200 trees to kick off the holiday season! Plus, watch for their friends as they come cruising down the route in double decker buses and on floats. Chip ‘n’ Dale, Goofy, Pluto, Donald and Daisy will all be part of the fun!
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Chevy
www.chevrolet.com
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. Catch a peek at Chevy's latest models in the Chevy Display Area as well as the Lights Festival parade. For more information on Chevrolet models, click here.
Chevy Display Area
You can also experience the all-new 2013 Traverse and the 2013 Malibu, featured in the procession, and the 2013 Spark during the day at the Chevy Display Area at the corner of Michigan and Illinois. You will have a chance to walk away with holiday goodies compliments of Chevy - Chevy Runs Deep.
Lights Festival Lane
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 starting at 11:00am by visiting the Chevy Vehicle Display Area (Michigan & Upper Illinois) and complete Chevy’s “Giving More” Challenge! While supplies last.
Parade
Chevrolet is the official vehicle of the 2012 BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival for the sixth year! Don’t miss a chance to get a glimpse of the Chevy trucks and crossovers as they light up The Magnificent Mile leading celebrities and characters down the parade route.
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DePaul University
www.depaul.edu
DePaul University is the largest Catholic university in the nation and the largest private, nonprofit university in the Midwest. With more than 25,000 students on its campuses, DePaul University provides more than 275 degree programs through its ten colleges. DePaul remains committed to the teachings of Saint Vincent de Paul through charity and service.
Lights Festival Lane
Visit the DePaul booth in Lights Festival Lane at Pioneer Court and have the chance to meet DePaul mascot Dibs! You can also try out your basketball skills at a pop-a-shot basketball game, enjoy fun giveaways and more!
Parade
For the third year, DePaul University joins the festivities with the university singers performing holiday classics for the crowd aboard the DePaul University float. The student signers represent the University's renowned School of Music.
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Southwest Airlines®
www.southwest.com
Southwest Airlines is proud to be a part of the holiday festivities to showcase their legendary Southwest Customer Service and warm hospitality. Their commitment to Chicago extends beyond the airport and into the community, and the Lights Festival gives them one more way to reach Chicagoland customers this wonderful time of the year. As the Official Airline of The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, Southwest Airlines participation adds to the holiday magic and they know their guests will be just as excited to be a part of the magic as they are!
Lights Festival Lane
Capture the moment with a unique photo of iconic Michigan Avenue holiday scenes with a FUN green screen brought to you by Southwest Airlines®.
Parade
Watch for the local Southwest Airlines Employees taxi-ing a larger than life helium-filled Holiday Reindeer Balloon down the parade route!
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Northwestern Medicine
www.northwesternmedicine.org
Transforming the future of healthcare, Northwestern Medicine represents the research, teachings and patient-care activities of Northwestern’s academic medical center, making it the destination of choice for people across the country seeking the highest-quality healthcare. Leading-edge treatments and breakthrough discoveries have helped Northwestern Memorial to become the only Illinois hospital ranked on U.S. News and World Report's 2012 Honor Roll of America's best hospitals. In addition, The Feinberg School of Medicine is annually ranked by U.S. News to be among the top research-oriented medical schools in the country.
Parade
Ring in the holiday season with three festive ornaments as they parade down The Magnificent Mile!
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John Hancock Observatory
www.jhochicago.com
Located inside the iconic John Hancock Center on the 94th floor, John Hancock Observatory stands in the heart of The Magnificent Mile. Highlights include spectacular 360-degree views spanning 80 miles and four states and the city's only open-air Sky Walk, all accessed by the fastest elevators in the country. Throughout the season, enjoy John Hancock Observatory's special holiday offerings including Santa in the Sky!
Lights Festival Lane
Stop by for your complimentary photo with Santa!
Parade
Watch for Santa flying through the antennas of John Hancock Center. You know the holidays are upon us when you see Chicago’s Lighthouse turn red and green. This year marks John Hancock Observatory’s 5th year as a participant in the parade and after Santa is done on their float, he’s spending every weekend at the Observatory until the big day as part of their Santa in the Sky program.
Special Lights Festival Holiday Offer
John Hancock Observatory
875 N. Michigan Avenue, 312-751-3681
November 16 to December 24, 2012
Santa in the Sky
Santa is spending every weekend at John Hancock Observatory and is bringing FREE family friendly activities with him. Plus, every full-fare youth admission gets a free youth admission to the Shedd Aquarium! And never forget the memories with a FREE 3x5 family photo with Santa. For a the full schedule of activities, like face painting and balloon handlers, and all the applicable terms and conditions, visit www.jhochicago.com.
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ABC7 Chicago
www.abclocal.go.com/wls/index
ABC7 Chicago has consistently remained the city's #1 news station for the past few years. For more information about ABC7, click here.
Parade
ABC7’s very own Janet Davies, Alan Krashesky and Hosea Sanders will co-host the spectacular parade from the broadcast booth and Windy City LIVE’s Val Warner will catch the magic from the street. Twinkling lights, entertainment and fun will all be part of ABC7’s live, hour-long special airing at 6:00pm, Saturday, November 17th.
Watch the encore presentations on December 1 at 1:00 p.m. and December 16 at 1:30 p.m. The parade will also be streamed live on abc7chicago.com. If you can’t watch the Lights Festival live, click here for additional broadcast dates and stations.
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Radio Disney AM 1300
radio.disney.go.com/music/yourstation/chicago/
Radio Disney is the #1, 24-hour radio network devoted to kids, tweens and families. Kids help pick the music that is played and are encouraged to interact via a toll-free phone line to the Radio Disney studio. The network's current playlist, driven by listener requests and representing major record labels, includes recording artists Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Cody Simpson, Mindless Behavior, Hot Chelle Rae and Adele.
Lights Festival Lane
Visit the Radio Disney AM 1300 booth in Lights Festival Lane at Pioneer Court to 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.
Plus, meet Disney stars Shane Harper and Olivia Holt in the Chevy tent in Lights Festival Lane at 2:00pm. Pick up your wristbands starting at 11:00am by visiting the Chevy Vehicle Display Area (Michigan & Upper Illinois) and complete Chevy’s “Giving More” Challenge! While supplies last.
BMO Harris Bank Stage
Radio Disney AM 1300 brings its annual family-friendly concert to The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival with the energetic Radio Disney AM 1300 Road Crew and Radio Disney and Disney Channel stars Olivia Holt and Shane Harper.
Parade
Shane Harper from the Disney Channel's Good Luck Charlie will be riding on the Best Western float. Shane is performing his Radio Disney hit "One Step Closer" available on his self titled debut album.
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Best Western Hotels of Illinois
www.bestwesternillinois.com
Have your best holiday trip with Best Western Hotels! Part of the largest hotel chain in the world, Best Western Hotels of Illinois have participated in The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival for five years. Nothing says ‘families’ more than the magic of Best Western – the World’s Biggest Hotel Family.
Parade
Riding on Best Western's “A Harper Holiday” float is Shane Harper from the Disney Channel's Good Luck Charlie. Shane is performing his Radio Disney hit "One Step Closer" available on his self titled debut album. Riding alongside him are this year’s Best Western Hotels of Illinois holiday sweepstakes winners!
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Brookfield Zoo
www.brookfieldzoo.org
Chicago Zoological Society's Brookfield Zoo inspires conservation leaders every day by connecting people with wildlife and nature. A world leader in animal care, conservation, and education, Brookfield Zoo is open every day of the year!
Parade
Chicago Zoological Society and Brookfield Zoo's Holiday Magic float represents another exciting holiday lighting event in the state of Illinois’ Mile After Magnificent Mile! You can "SEE THE LIGHTS....FEEL THE MAGIC" at Holiday Magic, Saturdays and Sundays in December, plus December 26-31. Enjoy another opportunity to experience one million lights, in addition to amazing animals, a laser light show and more.
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Candyality
www.candyality.com
More than a corner candy store, Candyality offers a carefully selected, highly indulgent, quirky, nostalgic, exclusive, and unique sweets and products. At the heart of Candyality’s philosophy is the desire to uncover an individual’s universal connection to their confections. When you visit Candyality, don’t forget to ask the candy specialist what your choices say about you. At Candyality, you really are what you eat!
Parade
Look for Candyality's sweetly illuminated “Good Ship Lollipop” procession! This marks Candyality’s second year as a participant in The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. Collaborating with Chicago’s great Candy Company, Tootsie Roll Industries, perched on the ship’s bow is a mermaid dressed in tens of thousands of Tootsie Pop® wrappers fashioned by the staff at Candyality. Two time Grammy award winner Rita Coolidge will rock the crowd with a holiday hit from her album "A Rita Coolidge Christmas."
Special Lights Festival Holiday Offer
Candyality
312-527-1010
November 17 – 18, 2012
Candy-Filled Advent Calendar
Mickey and Minnie Mouse candy filled advent calendar is your gift with any purchase of $20 or more! Calendars are sold separately for $4 as well. Available while quantities last.
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Chicago Park District
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
The Chicago Park District owns more than 8,100 acres of green space, making it the largest municipal park manager in the nation. The Chicago Park District’s 580 parks offer thousands of sports and physical activities as well as cultural and environmental programs for youth, adults, and seniors. The Chicago Park District is also responsible for 26 indoor pools, 51 outdoor pools, and 26 miles of lakefront including 23 swimming beaches plus one inland beach. From canoeing to batting cages to arts and crafts, there is never a shortage of activities to participate in Chicago’s parks.
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Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co.
www.coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/
Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co. is one of the city's most familiar attractions. Those big red double decker buses and their famous red & green trolleys provide tours of Chicago to millions of visitors every year.
Parade
See Disney friends, including Goofy, Pluto, Chip 'n' Dale and more, aboard the iconic double-deckers!
Special Lights Festival Offer
Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co.
Water Tower- Michigan and Pearson, 773-648-5000
November 23 – December 31, 2012
Holiday Lights Tour
Enjoy a lightly narrated two and a half hour tour that whisks you all over the downtown area. View the lights on The Magnificent Mile, enjoy the Christkindlmarket and experience the Lincoln Park ZooLights. All aboard our Chicago Trolley! Ticket prices vary: Adults $26, Children $19 (ages 3-11). For more information, click here.
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Choose Chicago
www.choosechicago.com
Choose Chicago is the official destination marketing organization for Chicago, Illinois. The private, nonprofit organization is responsible for marketing the greater Chicago area as a business and leisure visitor destination. For more information, click here.
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Doubletree Hotel Magnificent Mile
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, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Magnificent Mile is within walking distance to dozens of Chicago's top attractions.
Lights Festival Lane
Support Habitat for Humanity by enjoying a signature Doubletree Chocolate Chip Cookie.
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The Eli’s Cheesecake Company
www.elicheesecake.com
The Eli's Cheesecake Co. creates the finest desserts from the best ingredients and ships them all over the world. Their dessert products make great gifts and can even be customized for any occasion.
Lights Festival Lane
Visit The Eli's Cheesecake booth in Lights Festival Lane for 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!
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Garrett Popcorn Shops
www.garrettpopcorn.com
Garrett Popcorn Shops® is dedicated to handcrafting only the finest, small batch gourmet popcorn. A Chicago tradition since 1949, every batch of Garrett Popcorn is handmade daily using old-fashioned copper kettles. Garrett Popcorn Shops mixes their signature blend of kernels into their secret family recipe, passed down through three generations. Their uncompromising commitment to their recipe makes Garrett Popcorn Shops® a destination that generates lines of historic proportions outside of their Shops all around the world.
Lights Festival Lane
Make sure to stop by the Garrett Popcorn Shops booth on Lights Festival Lane for samples of their famous Chicago Mix Popcorn and even pick up a bag for yourself!
Parade
Garrett Popcorn Shops' holiday float entitled, “Tins the Season” features a 20-foot tall Christmas tree decorated with Red and Green gourmet popcorn tins. On board, the chef will cook the secret family recipe for CaramelCrisp® in an old-fashioned copper kettle, the same way they do in Shops throughout each day. You'll even be able to smell that enticing aroma along the parade route.
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Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse
www.harrycarays.com
Harry Caray's Restaurant Group operates six restaurant locations around the Chicagoland area, with two in the heart of downtown Chicago. Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse is known for its award-winning prime steaks, chops and Italian favorites. Harry Caray's Tavern, Navy Pier offers a more casual menu as well as the Chicago Sports Museum. You never know who you might see when you stop by Harry's, including partners Patrick Kane, Richard Dent and Ernie Banks.
Parade
Don't miss your favorite Chicago sports celebrities aboard the Harry Caray's Restaurant Group float pulled by the Chicago Cubs custom trolley. Hall of Fame Cubs player, Billy Williams; first lady of Chicago baseball, Dutchie Caray; and former Cubs pitcher, Ryan Dempster, will all make an appearance in this year's Lights Festival parade.
Special Lights Festival Offer
Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse
33 W. Kinzie Street, (312) 828-0966
November 17 – December 31, 2012
Complimentary Chocolate Truffle Cake
Receive a complimentary flourless chocolate truffle cake with crushed peppermint with the purchase of an entrée. One per table. Not valid with any other offers. (confirm that it’s with the purchase of an entrée)
November 17, 2012
Complimentary Italian Hot Chocolate
Stop by Harry Caray’s during Lights Festival and receive a complimentary Italian hot chocolate. Offer valid from 11:30am – 5:00pm.
Harry Caray’s Tavern, Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Avenue, (312) 527-9700
November 17, 2012
Complimentary Hot Chocolate
Stop by Harry Caray’s Tavern, Navy Pier and receive a complimentary hot chocolate! Offer valid through 11:30am – 5:00pm.
November 17 – 18, 2012
Complimentary Peppermint Ice Cream Sundae
Receive a complimentary peppermint ice cream sundae with the purchase of an entrée. One per table. Not valid with any other offers.
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Landscape Concepts Management
www.landscapeconcepts.com
Landscape Concepts Management is an award-winning commercial landscaping company servicing the entire Chicagoland area. They are also responsible for beautifying many of the properties along North Michigan Avenue to help maintain the district's renowned atmosphere.
Parade
Landscape Concepts Management is showcasing the beauty of Chicago’s winter landscape with their Lights Festival float this year. The pots on the perimeter of the float are inspired by the holiday spirit that Landscape Concepts Management creates on the Magnificent Mile. The float is trimmed with natural garland and L-E-D lights.
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LightKeeper Pro
www.lightkeeperpro.com
One of the Cool Yule Tools® of the year, LightKeeper Pro and LED Keeper helps you fix broken incandescent and LED holiday lights – so don’t throw them away! Sold in over 20,000 retail outlets, they are also great for pre-lit trees. Light Keeper Pro wishes you and your family a bright holiday season!
Parade
Do not miss “Evershine,” a holiday tree, brought to you by LightKeeperPro.
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Lurie Children’s & Kohl’s
www.luriechildrens.org/en-us/Pages/default.aspx
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, formerly Children’s Memorial, opened the doors to the new, state-of-the-art hospital this summer in The Magnificent Mile district. Lurie Children's, dedicated to the health and well-being of children, offers the latest innovations in pediatric medical care and technology.
Lights Festival Lane
Stop by to learn about our new hospital including services and locations along with safety information. In addition, play the wheel of safety game for kids and families to test your knowledge on everything safety. Walk away with fun giveaways, like reflective zipper pulls to keep your loved ones safe and fun festive flashing pins - perfect for parade!
Parade
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, formerly Children’s Memorial, & Kohl’s Cares, will be escorting an adorable mitten balloon down the parade route. And all those balloon handler are nurses and specialists from the hospitals along with volunteers representing Kohl’s, who has donated more than $9.2 million to Lurie Children’s.
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Lyric Opera
www.lyricopera.org
Lyric Opera of Chicago is one of the world's great opera companies renowned for its famous singers and spectacular shows. Last year, Lyric embarked on a new venture, presenting one Broadway musical each season. Last year's Show Boat was fabulous—and this May we can look forward to a fantastic production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
Parade
Lyric Opera of Chicago joins the Lights Festival parade for the first time this year! Catch Lyric's general director Anthony Freud and star of Okalahoma!, John Cudia, traveling in a surrey down the parade route. Cudia will be performing the iconic "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning."
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MasterCard® Priceless Chicago®
www.priceless.com
MasterCard's Priceless Chicago celebrates the best Chicago has to offer while bringing consumers closer to their passions – dining, sports, shopping, arts and entertainment, and travel – through exclusive experiences and privileged access throughout the Chicagoland area. To stay in the loop on Priceless Chicago access and experiences, click here.
Lights Festival Lane
Stop by the MasterCard® Priceless Chicago BMO Harris Bank booth to receive a complimentary glow item (perfect for the parade!) and an instant holiday photo! Props will be available on-site to dress up in your favorite holiday costume! If you are a BMO Harris Bank MasterCard® cardholder, ask how you can receive a special gift!
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Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
www.msichicago.org
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI), the largest science center in the Western Hemisphere, is home to more than 35,000 artifacts and nearly 14 acres of hands-on experiences designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity. Since opening our doors in 1933, the museum has welcomed more than 175 million guests from around the world.
Lights Festival Lane
Stop by the Museum of Science and Industry booth on Lights Festival Lane at Pioneer Court 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.
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Navy Pier
www.navypier.com
Historic Navy Pier® is Chicago's lakefront playground as the Midwest's #1 tourist and leisure destination, attracting more than 8.6 million visitors a year. From rides to restaurants, exhibitions to entertainment, shopping to dining cruises and tour boats, Navy Pier has it all - in a location unlike any other!
Parade
Check back for more details!
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The Peninsula Chicago
www.peninsula.com/chicago
The Peninsula Chicago is the five-star hotel that brought traditional Hong Kong service to a city already renowned for the warmth of its hospitality. The Peninsula has become an integral part of Chicago life and is often the first choice for everything, from accommodation to celebration parties and corporate events.
Special Lights Festival Offers
The Peninsula Chicago
108 E. Superior Street, 312-573-6620
November 1 – December 31, 2012
Winter Moments
The Winter Moments package is a minimum two-night stay and includes Daily American breakfast for two, a one-time US$ 100 Hotel Credit during your stay at The Peninsula Spa or dining in the hotel restaurants and an upgrade to the next available room category. Terms and conditions apply. Package may be extended through March 31, 2013.
December 1 – 31, 2012
Winter Family Retreat
The Winter Family Retreat package is a minimum two-night stay and includes daily continental breakfast for two, daily complimentary parking, a complimentary movie, one lucky draw at check-in for a chance to win an exciting prize to enjoy during your stay and kids 12 and under eat free (off the Children’s menu in The Lobby or Room Service). Room rates start at $395. Terms and conditions apply. Package may be extended through March 31, 2013.
December 1 – 31, 2012
Winter Couples or Girlfriends Retreat
The Winter Couples or Girlfriends Retreat package is a minimum two-night stay and includes daily continental breakfast for two, daily complimentary parking, 30% off Spa treatment (no manicures), a confirmed upgrade (rates reflect upgrade) and one lucky draw at check-in for a chance to win an exciting prize to enjoy during your stay. Room rates start at $395. Terms and conditions apply. Package may be extended through March 31, 2013.
December 1, 2012
Children’s Holiday Tea with Mrs. Claus
Our young guests will delight in a magical event created just for them. The fun begins with Mrs. Claus’ Christmas storytelling, cookie decorating and an irresistible menu just for children, plus a special appearance from Santa Claus. Adults can enjoy a Champagne Afternoon Tea. Tea begins from 11:00am to 1:00pm. $50 per adult or child.
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Underwriter’s Laboratories
www.ul.com
UL is a global independent safety science company with more than a century of expertise innovating safety solutions from the public adoption of electricity to new breakthroughs in sustainability, renewable energy and nanotechnology. Dedicated to promoting safe living and working environments, UL helps safeguard people, products and places in important ways, facilitating trade and providing peace of mind.
Parade
Watch for Mrs. Claus herself on the UL Holiday Float. This year's float works to promote safe living and working environments for people everywhere. This holiday season, UL reminds us all to make Safety Smart decisions when decorating for the holidays. Don’t forget to visit the UL’s miniature version of the Santa House on Daley Plaza right here in Chicago throughout the season.
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Whole Foods
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Whole Foods Market, known as America’s Healthiest Grocery Store, seeks out the finest natural and organic foods available, maintains the strictest quality standards in the industry and continues to offer an unshakeable commitment to sustainable agriculture.
Lights Festival Lane
Visit the Whole Foods booth in Lights Festival Lane at Pioneer Court and 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.
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