One of the most cherished holiday traditions is the city of Chicago Christmas tree lighting.
It marks the beginning of the season as thousands gather round to celebrate the spirit of giving. This Christmas lights tradition has been going on for more than a century, and it’s one you won’t want to miss.
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After spending years in Daley Plaza, the official city Christmas tree was moved to Millennium Park in 2015 and it’s been there ever since.
The 110th City of Chicago Christmas Tree is a 45-foot Colorado Blue Spruce donated by the De La Cruz family of Darien, IL.
The Chicago Christmas tree lighting ceremony is always a full evening of entertainment. Past performers have included talent as diverse as the “People’s Diva” opera star Renée Fleming and Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider.
The 2023 event includes multiple viewing locations with screens and concessions across Millennium Park.
New this year, the main stage will be located on Washington St. adjacent to the Chicago Cultural Center, directly across Michigan Avenue from the Chicago Christmas Tree.
The main stage will feature holiday performances capped off with the traditional Tree Lighting Ceremony and fireworks.
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Performers for the ceremony include DJ TREW, Meagan McNeal, cast members from BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical, Chicago Dance Crash, Walt Whitman and the Soul Children of Chicago. There’s also the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance’s 2023 National Cuatro Festival with featured artists from Puerto Rico – Emma Colon Zayas, Maribel Delgado, Fabiola Mendez, with singer Celenia Sanchez Mata, and Santa and Mrs. Laura Lynn Claus.
The actual tree lighting will be around 6:30pm and will be heralded with fireworks.
The tree will remain in Millennium Park until January 7, so there’s plenty of time to see it if you can’t make the lighting ceremony.
2023 Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Schedule
(Subject to change)
Emceed by Irika Sargent and Joe Donlon of CBS 2 Chicago
- 5-6pm Pre-Show
- 6-6:30pm Tree Lighting Ceremony & Fireworks
- 6:25pm Christmas Tree is illuminated
- 6:30-7pm Post Show
The tree lighting ceremony isn’t the only holiday fun!
Millennium Park will be turned into a winter wonderland, with ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink beginning at 11 am on November 18, 2022 and open through March 5, 2023 (weather permitting).
Admission is free, but online reservation tickets will be required. Snacks and hot drinks will be available from Momentum Coffee.
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There will also be the Millennium Park Art Market in the Chase Promenade North tent. The Art Market will feature local artists selling a variety of items including jewelry, pottery, drawing, painting and more.
Millennium Park Holiday Art Market Schedule
(subject to change)
- Friday, November 17 from 12-8pm
- Saturday, November 18 from 12-8pm
- Sunday, November 19 from 12-5pm
The Art Market is made possible by generous support from the Pritzker Foundation.
The Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along will invite Chicagoans and visitors to sing out and celebrate Chicago’s diverse holiday traditions in Wrigley Square at 6pm on Fridays between December 1 and December 15.
The Holiday Sing-Along is made possible by the generous support of the Pritzker Foundation.
Holiday Sing-Along Schedule (subject to change):
- December 1 – Northeastern Illinois University
- December 8 – Windy City Gay Chorus
- December 15 – League of Chicago Theatres
One of Chicago’s other favorite holiday traditions is just down the street from the Chicago Christmas Tree. Christkindlmarket is an outdoor holiday fair in Daley Plaza that brings the German-style market to the Midwest.
Christmas is a magical time, and one of the most magical is the Chicago Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
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