Chicago Festival Of Lights Parade 2024 Route. Mickey and minnie will once again light up north michigan avenue in a parade and fireworks show capping off the 33rd annual magnificent mile lights festival. A magical chicago christmas parade will return to the city's iconic michigan avenue this week:

Grand marshals mickey and minnie mouse return to kick off chicago’s 32nd annual magnificent mile lights festival parade at 5:30 p.m. Featuring countless activities to get you into the holiday spirit, a parade led by mickey mouse himself, and a tree lighting.