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WHERE YOUR HOLIDAYS BEGIN 2015 MAGNIFICENT MILE HOLIDAY ACTIVITY GUIDE

KICK OFF THE HOLIDAYS IN STYLE

In order to enjoy every aspect that The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival has to offer, Tis the season to learn why The Magnificent Mile is Chicagos premier destination!
be prepared! We have provided a checklist below so that you can enjoy the event to the fullest! Enjoy seasonal offers and holiday happenings around the district!
Discover more than 50 special offers
and events throughout the season.
Visit TheMagnificentMile.com for your chance to win a HOTELS DINING SHOPPING CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT
The Magnificent Mile Information Booth BMO Concierge and Charging Station
Stop by The Magnificent Mile Information
Booth for general information. Local concierge
The BMO Harris Concierge and Charging
Stations are tents where you can get help with
weekend getaway to The Magnificent Mile, with airfare Freehand Chicago
November 20 22, 2015
Connies Pizza
November 21 December 31, 2015
Bloomingdales
November 21 23, 2014
Art Institute of Chicago
Wreathing of the Lions

START PLANNING AT are on-hand to answer your questions. Pick

up your Meet-and-Greet wristbands. While
questions, pick up hand warmers, charge your
phone and receive informational brochures.
provided by Southwest Airlines. 19 E. Ohio Street, (312) 940-3699 1030 N. State Street, (312) 614-4020 900 N. Michigan Avenue, (312) 440-4596
November 27, 2015
www.thefreehand.com www.conniespizza.com www.bloomingdales.com 111 S. Michigan Avenue, (312) 443-3600
THEMAGNIFICENTMILE.COM supplies last. While supplies last. 401 N. Michigan Ave; 430 N.
Michigan Ave; and 625 N. Michigan Ave. Enjoy 15% off all rooms. Queen, King, Quad and Free Appetizer or Dessert with $25 Purchase Mention the Lights Festival and present your
www.artic.edu

SHARE IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT!

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Public Restrooms *Enter promo code LightsFest on the locations or at conniespizza.com using code receive a 10% savings certificate. family favorite. The beloved lions don their
If you require emergency medical attention,
summary page of your reservation to receive BMOHARRIS. Not valid with any other offer or *Restrictions apply, please see certificate for traditional evergreen wreaths at the Michigan
please call 911 to access your local Lights Festival Lane, Pioneer Court, 401 N.
the discount. promotion. Terms and conditions apply. details. Avenue entrance as you warm up with
emergency services. Michigan Ave; Plaza of the Americas, 420 N.
complimentary hot chocolate.
Michigan Ave; 900 North Michigan Shops,
Kinzie Hotel Devon Seafood Grill Candyality
Best Views 900 N. Michigan Ave; Water Tower Place,
Hot Tix
835 N. Michigan Ave; The Shops at North 20 W. Kinzie Street, (312) 395-9000 November 21, 2015 November 20 22, 2015.
When viewing the tree-lighting parade,
Bridge, 520 N. Michigan Ave www.kinziehotel.com Half-Price Holiday Theatre
remember that Michigan Ave is less We want to know! What do you love at Lights Festival? 39 E. Chicago Avenue, (312) 440-8660 520 N. Michigan Avenue, (312) 527-1010
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Street Closures Use hashtag #BMOLightsFest to tweet with us, www.candyality.com www.hottix.org
especially on the north end of the on November 21, 2015 with a weekend of
Enjoy a complimentary Kids Meal with the
parade route. Upper Illinois St: Closed to vehicular traffic post pictures and more! Follow The Magnificent Mile family fun at Kinzie Hotel. Package includes
purchase of an entree.* Offer valid only for Everybody loves Gummy Bears! Spend $20 or Holiday theatre sparkles at half-price! You
Saturday, Nov 21, 7:00AM 7:00PM 20% off our best available rate, $50 Disney more and a 1 pound bag of Gummy Bears is cant experience Chicago without visiting one
The Fireworks Spectacular happens over
(@TheMagMile) for the latest event updates. Store gift card, and discounted parking.
complimentary entree from Childrens Menu
(for kids 12 & under) with purchase of a regular your gift a $12.50 value. Stock up on your of its 250 theatre companies, and Hot Tix is
the DuSable Bridge (formerly Michigan North Michigan Ave (Oak St to Wacker Dr): sweet treats at Chicagos hometown candy your stop for half-price tickets to hundreds of
dinner entree. Dine-in only. Not valid with
Ave Bridge) at 6:55PM, so standing along Closed to vehicular traffic Saturday, Nov 21, The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, any other discount, promotional offer or in store! performances each week.
Wacker Drive is a prime place to view 3:30PM 8:00PM Chicago combination with Happy Hour specials. *Offer valid while supplies last.
the show! Loyola University Museum of Art
521 N. Rush Street, (312) 645-1500
DuSable Bridge (formerly Michigan Ave Columbia Sportswear
Remember Bridge): Closed to pedestrian traffic Saturday,
Nov 21, 3:30PM 7:00PM
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November 20 - 22, 2015
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November 21, 2 6PM
WHERE YOUR HOLIDAYS BEGIN
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The DuSable Bridge (formerly Michigan Ave 820 N. Michigan Avenue, (312) 915-7600
5:00 PM 7:00 PM November 2 25, 2015
Bridge) closes as early as 3:30PM on Saturday, In additional to spacious elegantly appointed www.luc.edu/luma
Wheelchair Viewing 10 E. Delaware Street, (312) 640-8141 830 N. Michigan Avenue, (312) 951-2679
November 21. If you want to get to your guest accommodations, enjoy seasonal event Stop by LUMA to warm up! Enjoy hot chocolate,
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favorite spot for the tree-lighting parade, be Viewing for those in wheelchairs is available in inclusions: Childrens Welcome Amenity, Daily free admission and 15% off in the Museum
sure to make your way across the bridge before front of the BMO Harris Bank Stage in Pioneer American Breakfast for Two Guests, and Hot Spend $150 to receive a $30 gift card valid Shop. LUMAs annual holiday exhibition Art and
Enjoy $5.50 specialty cocktails, $4 glasses of
that time! Court, 401 N. Michigan Ave, during the day and Toddy prior to departure for the festival. December 1st through December 31st. Faith of the Crche: The Collection of James
wine, $3 mexican beers, and 50% off botanas
at 111 E. Wacker Dr for the tree-lighting parade including guacamoles & ceviches. and Emilia Govan will be on view, featuring
and fireworks show. Drop-off area for guests The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago Fannie May Fine Chocolates over 100 nativities from around the world.
in wheelchairs on Stetson Ave, behind Texas de Brazil November 1 26, 2015
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111 E. Wacker Dr. See map on reverse side for Odyssey Cruises
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viewing locations. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue,
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210 E. Illinois Street, (312) 595-0913 (888) 957-2634
Macys Shopping Package including one (1) www.texasdebrazil.com Fannie May is sweeter when shared. Take www.odysseycruises.com
$100 Macys gift card each night of your stay. advantage of this limited time offer! Over
BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. Receive a complimentary dessert by showing
Insider Tip: Our hotel is across the street from 1.5 lbs. of chocolate covered pretzels, Milk Enjoy 20% off your Odyssey cruise when you
the Macys store at Water Tower Place. your Holiday Activity Guide or mentioning the use or mention promo code MagMile.
Chocolate Pixies and Hot Fudge Truffles for
Lights Festival.
only $12.99 ($29.99 Retail Value).
*One dessert per person up to 8 guests. *Available while supplies last. Richard H. Driehaus Museum
The Windsor Sounds of the Season
Soma
Warm up before the parade! 40 E. Erie Street, (312) 482-8933
20% Off Your Purchase www.driehausmuseum.org
November 21, 2015, 3:00 - 5:30PM Through December 24, 2015
160 E. Huron Street, (312) 943-7777 Its an annual tradition! As you make your
520 N. Michigan Avenue, (312) 585-3654 way to Michigan Avenue for the Magnificent
www.thewindsorchicago.com 835 N. Michigan Avenue, (312) 943-4880 Mile Lights Festival, dont forget to stop by
Enjoy complimentary coffee and hot chocolate www.soma.com the Museum to get into the holiday spirit. The
in to-go cups on your way to the parade. Dont Receive 20% off your highest priced item. talented Festive Singers, dressed in Dickensian
forget to head back for dinner after the parade! *Offer valid in Water Tower Place and The period attire, will once again delight passersby
Shops at North Bridge Soma boutiques only. with acapella holiday favorites to enjoy and
Terms and conditions apply. Offer code 55176. sing along!
 WHERE YOUR
The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival signals the official start of the holiday season.
Join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their pals from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida for a magical holiday
MAGNIFICENT MAIN EVENTS celebration along N. Michigan Ave. Witness the spectacular lighting of more than one million lights from Oak St

HOLIDAYS BEGIN! to Wacker Dr, culminating in a spectacular fireworks show over the Chicago River. We invite you to return to
The Magnificent Mile district again and again throughout the season to create your own holiday memories!

LIVE SPECIAL MUST SEE CELEBRITY INFO

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
CONCIERGE AND CONCIERGE AND
BEST VIEWING ON CHARGING STATION CHARGING STATION WHEELCHAIR VIEWING
11AM 4PM: Explore an interactive wonderland of holiday-themed activities EAST SIDE OF STREET FIREWORKS LOCATION FOR PARADE
SPECTACULAR
WATER
at Lights Festival Lane in Pioneer Court (401 N. Michigan Avenue). Enjoy a full TOWER
PLACE
line-up of live performances at The BMO Harris Bank Stage. And dont forget
to stop by the BMO Photo Memories tent in Pioneer Court to see how you PIONEER COURT
DISPLAY AND LIGHTS
can be a part of the parade! VEHICLES FESTIVAL LANE

TREE-LIGHTING PARADE,
ALL DAY!: Enjoy holiday experiences and special offers at participating BEGINS AT 5:30PM
retailers, restaurants and attractions around The Magnificent Mile!

Feel the
Visit TheMagnificentMile.com for a full listing of day-of activities.
BRANCH

DUSABLE BRIDGE CLOSES

magic of one
11AM: Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players perform on 900 NORTH
AS EARLY AS 3:30PM
MICHIGAN THE SHOPS CONCIERGE AND
The BMO Harris Bank Stage. SHOPS AT NORTH
CHARGING STATION
BRIDGE

magnificent
PLEASE NOTE CERTAIN
AREAS AROUND THE
12:00PM: Isaiah Grass performs on The BMO Harris Bank Stage. BROADCAST ZONE WILL
BE CLOSED BEGINNING
Performance presented by Constellation. AT 3:30PM

tradition. 12:30PM: MAX Meet-and-Greet, presented by

CTA RED
LINE STOP
CTA RED
LINE STOP

Radio Disney, at the Meet-and-Greet Booth in Lights

Festival Lane. Dont forget to pick up your wristband Your guide to the Lights Festival: Information Restrooms Live Radio Broadcast Tree Illumination Zone Wheelchair Viewing BMO Harris Bank
at The Magnificent Mile Information Booth. While
supplies last. 5:30PM 7:00PM: Here they come! The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent
Mile Lights Festival tree-lighting parade steps onto N. Michigan Avenue at
Oak Street. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse and their friends from the Walt LIGHTS FESTIVAL LANE AND UPPER ILLINOIS STREET
12:45PM: Petoskey Steel Drum Band performs on The BMO Harris Disney World Resort in Florida, travel down North Michigan Avenue
Bank Stage. Performance presented by Constellation. to Wacker Drive, lighting one million lights along the way! BMO HARRIS BANK PERKS AND ELIS CHEESECAKE CO. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY SUBARU
ACTIVITIES Visit Elis tent for FREE cheesecake slice Get in the holiday spirit at the Museum of Stop by the Subaru tent and check out our full
Enjoy a variety of free activities including an in- decorating with whipped cream and fun candy Science and Industrys booth! Enjoy festive line of symmetrical all-wheel drive vehicles.
1:45PM: Michelle Branch, presented by Southwest Airlines , performs on

6:55PM: Fireworks spectacular over the Chicago River at North Michigan stant print holiday photo session, face painting toppings with students from the Chicago High giveaways and share in the holiday cheer of Beginning at noon, youll be treated to a
The BMO Harris Bank Stage. Avenue. and a game at the BMO Sports All Access tent. School for Agricultural Sciences. Plus, bring a MSIs annual Christmas Around the World professional ice carving demonstration. Then,
The BMO Concierge and Charging Stations non-perishable food donation for the Greater and Holiday of Lights exhibits and Robot be sure to have your photo taken with the
are spaces for guests to charge their mobile Chicago Food Depository and get a FREE slice Revolution. interactive holiday display from 1-3pm! While
2:30PM: Michelle Branch Meet-and-Greet, 7PM 9PM: Enjoy extended hours at participating retailers around
phones, receive informational brochures, and of cheesecake to take home. Donate $10 to youre there, treat yourself to a Subaru Santa
presented by Southwest Airlines, at the The Magnificent Mile district! get free hand warmers while quantities last. the food depository and get a free whole
93.9 MYFM/ENTENMANNS hat! While supplies last.
Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with
Meet-and-Greet Booth in Lights Festival Lane. cheesecake!
BLUE BUFFALO Chicagos favorite reindeer Edison, MYfms SPORT CLIPS
Dont forget to pick up your wristband at FANNIE MAY CHOCOLATES
Kicking off the holidays The Magnificent Mile Information Booth.
SEE IT AGAIN Visit the Blue Buffalo both for samples of Blue personalities, and our partners Stop by the Sport Clips tent and spin the prize
Want to enjoy the parade again? The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Buffalo Life Protection, Wilderness and Basic Visit the Fannie May tent and taste why weve Entenmanns and Skinny Pop. Stop by the wheel! Win one of many cool prizes, including
with family fun, a parade While supplies last. formulas for dogs and cats. Well also have fun been Chicagos chocolate for over 95 years. MYfms holiday booth to get your picture taken coupons offering free haircuts for 1st time
Lights Festival will air on ABC7 Chicago on December 13 at 1:00PM and
and lighting of more than December 20 at 4:00PM. Check your local listings for additional air dates giveaways like coupons and other Blue Buffalo Enjoy complimentary Pixies and festive with Edison, play games, and sample Enten- clients and free MVP upgrades.
branded merchandise. holiday giveaways. manns Little Bites and Skinny Pop.
one million lights. 2:45PM: Lazaro Arbos performs on The BMO Harris Bank Stage. across the country! WHOLE FOODS
Performance presented by The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago. CONNIES PIZZA GARRETT POPCORN SHOPS REDDI WIP Join us at the Whole Foods Market tent to
Our deep dish pizza has been a Chicago Visit the Garrett Popcorn Shops booth for Reddi Wip in partnership with ABC Family will create your own sweet and savory holiday trail
favorite for over 50 yearssimilar to the pan a complimentary treat size bag of the Garrett be bringing holiday delight to this years Lights mix for yourself or a loved one. While youre
pizza with just an extra amount of goodness. Mix and a warm cup of delicious Caramel- Festival! The wrapped Reddi Wip on Wheels there, take a picture at the Whole Foods Market
AS EARLY AS 3:30PM: DuSable Bridge (formerly Michigan Avenue Bridge) For a detailed schedule of events and holiday offers throughout
#BMOLightsfest the season, visit TheMagnificentMile.com and follow The Magnificent Mile
Stop by for a slice! Crisp Apple Cider. Donations will benefit Lurie will be parked on the square to open at an photo booth and enter to win a $250 gift card
closes to pedestrian traffic. Childrens Hospital Heroes for Life. unannounced time. Thanks to Reddi Wips to spend on your Thanksgiving feast.
@BMOHarrisBank on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Foursquare. DISNEY STORE Holiday Helpers they will be bringing surprise
Walk into a wintry wonderland for a festive LURIE CHILDRENS & KOHLS CARES and delight to those waiting to see Santa with
4:00PM: North Michigan Avenue closes to vehicular traffic between Oak family photo! Share it, treasure it and receive a Stop by and enjoy a safety spin-the-wheel delicious hot cocoa and Reddi Wip treats!
BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC Street and Wacker Drive. special Disney Store offer. game. Win a prize and enjoy giveaways all day.