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Nov21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony


Chicago’s official Christmas Tree will be illuminated on Friday, November 21 at 6pm with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The tree will remain illuminated through Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Chicago’s “official” Christmas tree, the 112th Annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree in Millennium Park, will shine brightly near the intersection of Michigan Ave. and Washington St.


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