The annual Magnificent Mile Lights Festival glowed, twinkled, beamed and blinked on Saturday for parade goers looking to get into the holiday sprit.
The festival featured more than a million lights, appearances by Disney characters, hundreds of marching band members, 200 decorated trees, 40 floats and, of course, Santa Claus on his sleigh.
A parade goer plays the drums during the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on North Michigan Avenue in the Streeterville neighborhood.
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A person dressed as Goofy waves to the crowd during the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on North Michigan Avenue.
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A member of the Cullman Bearcat Band performs during the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.
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A kid stands on the shoulders of a parade goer to watch the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.
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A member of Sister Sledge greets crowds during the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.
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Parade goers with CN walk with a train-themed float during the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.
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A parade goer hangs onto a wheel during the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.
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