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Associations Member Events & Calendar
MEMBER Events
Date
Sept 17
September Membership Connection
Join us at Flyover Chicago for our September Membership Connection on Tuesday, September 17, and embark on an unforgettable adventure. Experience Chicago's newest attraction and get ready to journey through Iceland’s breathtaking glaciers, majestic fjords, and ancient mysteries like never before. Legendary Iceland opening September 19th. Before you take flight on Flyover, connect with Association Members and enjoy refreshments and small bites.
Date
Sept 16
2024 Annual Golf Outing
Experience a beautiful fall day, outside on the greens. The day will be spent on the beautiful greens of Willow Crest Golf Club - Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills and feature a Best Ball tournament upon 18 holes of golf, prime networking, delicious food and premium beverages, fun games, and raffle prizes.
Date
Sept 24
2024 Fall Luncheon
Where are We Now, How Did We Get Here, Where are We Going
The Magnificent Mile Association invites you to an exclusive opportunity to hear from tourism leaders at our 2024 Fall Luncheon. Daniel Thomas, Deputy Director of the Illinois Office of Tourism (IOT) at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will discuss the latest trends shaping tourism in Illinois and share strategies for enhancing Chicago and The Magnificent Mile district's allure to global visitors.
Rich Gamble, Interim President and CEO of Choose Chicago, will join the discussion, moderated by Kimberly Bares. Together, they'll offer valuable insights into the future of tourism in our city. This is a private member event, not open to the press.
Date
Oct 15
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Nov 7
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Nov 23
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
For thirty-two years, The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® has been a thrilling celebration: A day-through-night, mile-long holiday extravaganza. Its centerpiece is the largest nighttime parade in the United States. Led by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse of Walt Disney World® Resort, the spectacular parade down North Michigan Avenue features fabulous floats, giant helium balloons, marching bands from across the country, popular celebrities, musical performances, Santa Claus on Wintrust's grand finale float, The Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular, and one million lights illuminating The Magnificent Mile's 200+ trees.