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Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a dazzling display of 70,000 lights in Millennium Park111 Years of Tradition: The Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Kicks Off Tonight! Tonight, Chicagoans will gather in the heart of downtown at Millennium Park to celebrate a cherished tradition that’s been lighting up the city for 111 years. This year’s event promises to be as magical as ever, as the Chicago Christmas Tree takes center stage, illuminating the November night with thousands of sparkling lights and officially kicking off the holiday season. As synonymous with the holidays as a Darlene Love Christmas classic, the Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a beloved tradition, as fondly remembered as the Marshall Field’s holiday windows, a festive meal at The Berghoff, and shopping along Michigan Avenue.

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