The City of Chicago and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) are proud to present the official start of the holiday season the 97th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Wednesday, November 24, 2010! 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 4:30 pm and the holiday season officially commences at 5:00 pm, when the switch is flipped and the lights begin to dazzle in Daley Plaza.
Christmas Tree Facts
Dates: Nov 24, 2010
Hours: Music will begin @ 4:30 pm; Tree will be lit @ 5 pm
Location: Daley Plaza
Washington St. & Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Admission: FREE
Ice Skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Kicking off Chicago’s winter season, the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park open on Friday, November 19, 2010 and will remain open through Sunday, March 13, 2011, weather permitting. The rink, now in its tenth season and drawing more than 100,000 skaters annually, is free and open to the public. Skate rental is available for $10. The ice rink is located on Michigan Avenue between Washington and Madison Streets.
Dates:
Nov 19, 2010 – Mar 13, 2011 
Regular hours for the season are as follows:
Mondays—Thursdays, 12 pm — 8 pm
Fridays, 12 pm — 10 pm
Saturdays (through Dec. 18), 10 am — 10 pm
Saturdays (beginning Jan. 8), 10 am — 9 pm
Sundays, 10 am — 9 pm
Holiday Hours
Thursday, November 25 (Thanksgiving), 10 am — 4 pm
Thursday, December 24, 10 am — 6 pm
Friday, December 25, 10 am — 4 pm
Thursday, December 31, 10 am — 8 pm
Friday, January 1, 12 pm —10 pm
Location:
Millennium Park
Michigan Ave & Washington St
Chicago, IL 60602
Admission: FREE
Skate rental is available for $10.
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