Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival returns this November; ABC7 Chicago to air special

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival will return to Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 21 for its 35th year.

It's the largest evening parade in the United States and the third-largest parade in the country.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will once again lead the parade on North Michigan Avenue.

The Lights Festival Lane event at 401 N. Michigan Ave. will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the parade and fireworks over the Chicago River will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The parade steps off from Oak Street on Michigan Avenue, traveling south to the Chicago River and then turning east on Wacker Drive, ending at Columbus Drive.

Coverage of the parade airs on ABC7 Chicago the next day at 6 p.m.

Cheryl Burton and Ryan Chiaverini will host the special.

Visit TheMagnificentMile.com for more information.