Magnificent Mile Light Festival 2025. Shining bright for 32 magnificent years, the wintrust magnificent mile lights festival® returns to downtown chicago on saturday, november 23, 2025 to kick off the holiday season the weekend before thanksgiving. The holiday season will kick off in grand style on saturday, november 23, with the return of the beloved wintrust magnificent mile lights festival®.

Enjoy the view of michigan avenue where one million lights will brighten the street. Now in its 33rd year, this cherished.