111th Annual Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony happening downtown Friday night

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Friday, November 22, 2024 12:12PM
111th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony happening Friday night
The Chicago Christmas tree, which was donated by a Logan Square family, will be illuminated near Michigan Avenue and Washington Street Friday night.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The city's 111th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is Friday night.

The tree, which was donated by a Logan Square family and placed in the park earlier this month, will be illuminated Friday evening near Michigan Avenue and Washington Street next to the Chicago Cultural Center.

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The tree is a 53-foot Colorado Blue Spruce, and the fun will get underway at 6 p.m.

A fireworks show will follow the tree lighting.

The following streets will be closed from 10 a.m.-11:59 p.m. Friday:

  • Washington St. from Wabash to Michigan Ave.
  • Madison from Wabash to Michigan Ave.
  • Michigan Ave. from Randolph to Monroe
  • Garland from Randolph to Monroe

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