Yesterday was the official start to the Chicago holiday season with the lighting of the Magnificent Mile or Michigan Avenue. Unfortunately, I was working but Linda and I went down to the street to stand amongst the people, hoping to catch a glimpse of the parade. Before the parade starts, the whole Mile goes dark. Then Mickey Mouse leads the way, pointing his wand at store fronts and the trees and they shine in Christmas lights and decor. The parade starts at the famous Oak Street (Prada, Gucci, Barneys, Lester Lampert) and goes down to Wacker Drive at the Chicago River. From there, fireworks are lit over the river and Wrigley Building. I did not get to see Mickey light my block of the Mile but I stood amongst the millions of people that were down there. Yes..millions. How cool is that?!
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