Kick off the holiday season at this annual family festival in Chicago's shopping mecca. The daylong event features live music in Pioneer Court, a tree lighting parade along Michigan Avenue and celebratory fireworks as the evening comes to a close. Check out the full schedule of event at the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival's website.
December is traditionally the most festive month of the year, filled with holiday celebrations and office parties. Whether you want to break in your new pair of ice skates at ZooLights or learn about the legend of St. Lucia in Andersonville, there's something that will get you in the spirit of the season. Take a break from shopping for gifts and enjoy the best Chicago festivals of the month, featuring food, twinkling lights and winter activities.