Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is an annual event celebrated in Chicago on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. About one million lights on 200 trees“Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.”  Retrieved 8 August 2013 brighten the city’s Michigan Avenue, also known as the Magnificent Mile. It also features notable Disney characters.

The festival is hosted by The Magnificent Mile Association.Greater North Michigan Avenue Association Retrieved 14 June 2013 It is considered one of the largest Christmas holiday celebrations in the country.

In 1992, Walt Disney, the company, officially became part of the Lights Festival, turning the event into a major tourist attraction.“2011 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival part 1.”  Retrieved 8 August 2013

References

Other websites
 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival  Official Website
 Greater North Michigan Avenue Association

Category:Festivals in Chicago