Millennium Park Tree Lighting Ceremony
Schedule
Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Millennium Park | Chicago, IL
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Save the date! 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!Guests can enjoy multiple viewing areas throughout Millennium Park, complete with giant screens, seasonal treats, and a vibrant main stage along Washington Street, right beside the Chicago Cultural Center. The celebration will reach its magical finale with the illumination of Chicago’s Christmas Tree, followed by a fireworks display.
Note: This event is FREE and open to the public—tickets and registration are not required.
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Where is it happening?
Millennium Park, 201 E Randolph St,Chicago,IL,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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