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City of Chicago Christmas Tree (Millennium Park)

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Tree lighting in Chicago, IL. 201 E Randolph St (Millennium Park), Chicago, IL

Type
Tree lighting
Dates
Nov 20 – Jan 10
Hours
Ceremony Nov 20 at 6 PM; lit nightly
Cost
Free
Music
Synced to music
DirectionsWebsite / tickets

The 113th annual lighting of the city's official tree, with live music at the ceremony on the Washington Street side. The tree stays lit until mid-January.

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