Chicago's BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour 'Tis The Season | Zoo Lights
Schedule
Sat Dec 27 2025 at 04:00 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Headquarters Beercade | Chicago, IL
About this Event
Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year?!
Come aboard Chicago's exclusive BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour!
It's that festive time of the year again, and what better way to celebrate it than with your loved ones on our BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour?
*Tis the season to be Happy and Merry.
*This delightful Holiday Event spans 4 1/2 hours from 4PM to 9:30PM, presented by the WAMI LIVE INC team. Prepare for a blend of entertainment, information, and humor with a boozy twist at all of Chicago's top Holiday Attractions! Music playlists provided by DJ Tecknique!
Tickets include:
Express entry into the Christkindlmarket & The Zoo Lights "who likes waiting in line? We know we don't"
Free entry into into the Zoo Lights "All tickets come with Zoo Light tickets included"
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🎉 VIP Party Bus Experience:
Get ready to celebrate! This bus features party-style seating, a lively atmosphere, upbeat Christmas music, and your favorite hits—perfect for those looking to turn the ride into part of the fun.
🚌 General Admission Charter Bus Experience:
Enjoy a more relaxed, tour-style experience with comfortable charter bus seating and classic Christmas music setting the mood for a festive journey.
Choose the vibe that suits your holiday spirit
First, we meet at Headquarters Beercade in River North. Check in and receive our BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour party package! You get a cool Santa Hat, Santa Helper or Elf hat :), drink deals and Coupons!
*The BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour schedule is as follows:
- Check in at A River North Bar Headquarters Beercade and enjoy free games, drink deals and meet -N- greet at 4pm - 5:15pm
- Get your Souvenir Santa hat and gift cards.
- Party Bus leaves at 5:15pm
- Drive by The Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park Christmas Tree, State Street & Macy's Holiday Display
- Visit Christkindlmarket
- Visit Lincoln Park ZooLights
- End the night back at Headquarters Beercade and celebrate with your new found friends!
F. A. Q.
Q: Will my Group be on the same party bus?
A: Yes, our hosts will make sure your group is on the same party bus or charter
Q: What is the difference in ticket tiers?
A: The difference is one is a party bus and the other is a charter bus. Both offer their own expereinces, but the party bus is a little more boozey and upbeat, but both are BYOB
Q: Can I check in my Friend, Yes you can?
A: Just make sure you have their ticket with you!
Q: Can I bring glass bottles or a cooler?
A: Yes, you can bring glass, but please only personal coolers, no full size coolers.
Q: Is Headquarters Beercade BYOB?
A: Headquarters Beercade is not BYOB, we will ask you to check your booze into a designated area until we board the bus.
Q. Is The Zoo Lights and Christkindlmarket BYOB?
A: The Zoo Lights and Chistkindlmartker are not BYOB, you will not be able to take alcohol or drinks off of the bus at any attraxctions, but all attractions have full bars!
Q: Do I need to print my ticket?
A. No, you can show your ticket on your phone
For reservations and drink specials at Headquarters Beercade Click Here
Important
Ticketed passengers MUST be ready to board the party bus 10 min before departure time! Standby boarding starts 10 min before the departure time. Late ticketed passengers will be placed at the end of the standby line. There are no refunds or if you miss the boarding time indicated above.
GROUP/CORPORATE RATES
• Want to celebrate your birthday on the BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR? If you have 20+ people we can provide you private buses and Party Packages! Email us for more info @ [email protected]
NOW OFFERING DATES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK!
• Want to celebrate during the week? We can offer private buses any day of the week!
- Email us for more info @ [email protected]
Where is it happening?
Headquarters Beercade, 213 West Institute Place, Chicago, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 83.43 to USD 106.69
