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The City of Chicago and UL are proud to present the 100th Anniversary of the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Daley Plaza, Tuesday, November 26 beginning at 5 pm with a music program and the tree will be lit at 6 pm. This is a special year as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the City of Chicago’s first municipal Christmas tree that was lit on December 24, 1913 in Grant Park.
During the summer and early fall the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events receive more than 90 submissions from Chicagoland area residents in hopes that their tree would get the honor to the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. The winning tree will be announced the week of November 4.
History
Chicago’s first municipal Christmas tree was lit in 1913 on Christmas Eve by Mayor Carter H. Harrison in Grant Park. The tree was a 35 foot tall Douglas Spruce placed on 40ft poles and studded with smaller trees to give the appearance of a much larger tree. It was decorated with 600 multi-colored lights and topped with the Star of Bethlehem. Read more.
UL Santa House
Jolly Old St. Nick will again grace the plaza with his holiday cheer in his Midwest satellite workshop on Daley Plaza from November 26-December 24. Find out more information.
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Dates:
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
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Hours:
Music program begins at 5 pm; Tree will be lit at 6 pm
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Location:
Daley Plaza
50 W. Washington St. (Washington and Dearborn)
Chicago, IL 60602
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Admission:
FREE
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Accessibility:
Fully Accessible.
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Public Transportation:
For travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com
