CTA Holiday Bus to debut at Magnificent Mile Festival of Lights Parade

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The CTA is spreading more holiday cheer this year, with its new Holiday Bus.

The 60-foot bus is covered in hundreds of lights and a festive exterior wrap featuring "Ralphie the Reindeer."

The Holiday Bus is scheduled to make its first public appearance at the Magnificent Mile Festival if Lights Parade this weekend. The bus will then tour nine routes across the city starting on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

The CTA's Holiday Train, which has been in operation for the last 23 years, is scheduled to begin service on the Green Line on Friday, Nov. 28.

A sneak peek at the new CTA Holiday Bus. (CTA)