# [2026 Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony](https://robo.app/r/377mn6/2026-chicago-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony)

- When: 2026-11-20 16:00 (America/Chicago)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Millennium Park, 201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602 (41.8825754, -87.6225361)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: holiday, tree-lighting, fireworks, ceremony, family
- About: The city's official Christmas tree lights up in Millennium Park at the 113th annual ceremony. Festivities start at 4 PM with performances and seasonal treats, the tree lighting happens around 6:30 PM, followed by fireworks. Free, with viewing areas and big screens across the park.
- Source: https://chicago.gov/content/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/tree0.html
- Feed: [Holiday events in the Loop](https://robo.app/f/f8k9yb/holiday-events-in-the-loop)

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