Michigan Avenue got a whole lot merrier on Friday night. Mayor Brandon Johnson was among the onstage VIPs as thousands of gathered onlookers stood shoulder to shoulder in crowds that stretched down Michigan Avenue at Millennium Park for the lighting of Chicago’s official Christmas tree.

The 53-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family in Logan Square will be wrapped with thousands of lights.

Some of Chicago's most famous holiday events for 2024 open for business this weekend, including the city's official Christmas Tree Lighting, the opening of Chicago Christmas markets and an illuminating Christmas Parade.

“Saturday Night Live” alum Ana Gasteyer reflected on her six-year stint on the show on the latest episode of Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers’ “Las Culturistas” podcast, recalling a time when her fellow cast member Will Ferrell interrupted Sean “Diddy” Combs’ closed rehearsal as part of a bit. Gasteyer was on “SNL” from 1996 to …

NEWPORT, Ky. (WKRC) - The levee was aglow as Newport celebrated the holiday season with a festive Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The event, which took place Saturday night, featured Rozzi's Fireworks and a special appearance by Santa Claus, drawing a crowd eager to partake in the holiday cheer.

TRAVERSE CITY — The Downtown Traverse City Christmas Tree Lighting and Light Parade is happening this weekend. “Be prepared for a lot of festive, vibe and a lot of people who are really interested in being a part of that,” says Sara Klebba,” Downtown Development Authority.

The 53-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family in Logan Square will be wrapped with thousands of lights.