Holiday Festivities Light Up Cities Across U.S.

The 33rd Annual Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival will illuminate Chicago on November 23, featuring a mile-long parade with celebrity performances, themed balloons like a 60-foot Santa Kermit, and grand marshals Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Concurrently, the Festival of Lights parade will enchant Bangor on December 7, with marching bands, floats, and a tree lighting ceremony, celebrating the theme 'The Magic of Rotary'. Las Vegas also joins the festive spirit with the Glittering Lights event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway from November 8 through January 5, showcasing over 5 million lights and themed displays, including a new 'Around the World' feature. Meanwhile, Las Vegas Lights FC, the local soccer team, has achieved its first-ever playoff win, advancing to the semi-finals. These events highlight diverse holiday celebrations across the U.S., bringing communities together through parades, lights, and sports.