Seasonal & Holiday Millenium Park

City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Name: City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Start: 2026-11-20
End: 2026-11-20
Location: Millennium Park

NOV20

Friday, November 20, 2026

Friday, November 20

Millennium Park

Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., 60601, Chicago

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The City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony returns to Millennium Park on Friday, November 20, with the tree lighting scheduled for 6 PM. The evening marks the official start of the holiday season downtown, with the park's towering tree illuminated against the skyline. No ticket or reservation is required to attend this public celebration.

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