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Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023 It’s turkey time! The Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade, a local tradition for almost 90 years, kicks off the holiday season with…
Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023 It’s turkey time! The Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade, a local tradition for almost 90 years, kicks off the holiday season with…
No other city shines with the spirit of the holidays like Chicago. Families glide across the ice on scenic skating rinks, shoppers sip mulled wine…
Looking for the perfect gift? Chicago is home to a whole host of holiday markets, from artisan pop-ups with cool, handmade items to traditional Christmas…
Chicago’s neighborhood are overflowing with shopping options, making them the perfect place to discover one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list. You could spend days…
Chicago is a dining destination 365 days a year, which means there are tons of amazing restaurants open on Thanksgiving. After you’ve worked up an…
‘Tis the season for holiday pop-up bars. Some of Chicago’s favorite bars and restaurants have temporarily transformed their space into full-blown winter wonderlands. Expect over-the-top…
Just like the rest of our great city, Chicago’s many museums and attractions are committed to ensuring every visitor feels valued and welcome — which…
It’s America’s most cherished byway, stretching over 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica. Countless motorists have rambled along the “double six,” stopping to pay…
Christkindlmarket has been a holiday tradition in Chicago since 1996. Modeled after the 16th-century holiday markets in Germany, the free-admission outdoor bazaar in Daley Plaza…
Chicago is home to one of the largest urban Native American communities in the United States, with about 65,000 Native American residents and some 175…
The holiday season in Chicago is always an exciting time. With countless events across multiple neighborhoods, there are so many ways to celebrate. One of…
Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is a tradition that has been practiced for more than 3,000 years in Mexican…