Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade preview

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago shines bright during the holidays, and nothing kicks off the season like the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival! North Michigan Avenue will come alive with the festival in less than a month.

Jim Vozzella is spokesperson for The Magnificent Mile Association and the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. He joined ABC7 to talk about what's coming up, including performers and new floats.



The event is set for the weekend before Thanksgiving, Nov. 22, featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World Resort, illuminating North Michigan Avenue.

See details:

Lights Festival Lane: 11 am. to 4 p.m. at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave. in Chicago
Parade: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., south on North Michigan Avenue from Oak Street to Wacker Drive
Fireworks Display: North Michigan Avenue and the Chicago River

Visit TheMagnificentMile.com for more information.



ABC7 Chicago is a proud sponsor of the event.

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