💰 FREE
🗓️ November 22, 2024
⏰ Pre-show begins at 5pm, lighting ceremony starts at 6pm
📍 Millennium Park, near the intersection of Michigan Ave. and Washington St., Chicago, IL
The holidays are right around the corner, but in Chicago, the season doesn't truly kick off until the Millennium Park Christmas Tree has been lit. The ceremony has become a symbol of winter festivities in Chicago. It's a tradition that's been going strong for over 100 years and is one of the longest-running tree lighting ceremonies in the nation—even longer than the Rockefeller Tree lighting in New York!
When and Where is the 2024 Millennium Park Tree Lighting?
This year's Millennium Park Christmas Tree will be lit on Friday, November 22 at 6 pm, with the pre-show beginning at 5 pm. The 111th Annual City of Chicago Christmas tree will stand near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Washington Street and will remain up through January 8.
How to Watch the 2024 Millennium Park Tree Lighting
The tree lighting is free and open to the public, and there will be multiple viewing locations with screens and concessions across Millennium Park. You can also stream it live online.
Apart from "flipping the switch" on the tree, the event will feature live music, concessions, and a fireworks display following the lighting. There will also be other winter activities, including ice skating at McCormick Tribune Ice Rink.
Note: Bucket Listers is not affiliated with the Millennium Park. This event is FREE and open to the public—tickets and registration are not required.