Wednesday, November 25 on Daley Plaza
The City of Chicago and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) are proud to present the official start of the holiday season at the 96th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Wednesday, November 25, 2009! The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a highly-anticipated event drawing people of all ages to the heart of Chicago’s downtown “Loop.” Musical performances and festive holiday music begin at 4:00 p.m. and the holiday season officially commences at 4:30 p.m., when the switch is flipped and the lights begin to dazzle in Daley Plaza.
Jolly Old St. Nick will again grace the plaza with his holiday cheer in his Midwest satellite workshop on Daley Plaza! Visits with Santa Claus start on Wednesday, November 25 at 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and with special hours on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Regular hours will begin on Friday, November 27 and continue every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through December 23 from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Please note Santa takes a break each day from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.). Santa will be available for photos so don’t forget your personal cameras.
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