2024 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

The parade aired on ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV) and was hosted by Cheryl Burton, Ryan Chiavarini, Judy Hsu and Hosea Sanders.

The event is headlined by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from The Walt Disney World Resort, leading a parade filled with 40 floats; giant helium balloons; marching bands from Hawaii, Alabama, Illinois and Ohio; celebrities; musical performances; Santa Claus and the Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular.

Dazzling audiences with a star-studded lineup, the country's largest evening holiday celebration lighted up the top of Chicago's iconic Wrigley building with song, featuring Tony Award-winning actress Heather Headley, performing "Thankful"; and Virginia Bocelli, daughter of famous tenor Andrea Bocelli, singing "Over the Rainbow."

This year's festival elevated the holiday spirit with star-studded performances along the parade route:

Iconic disco group and the Former Ladies of Chic will perform their hits "Le Freak" and "Good Times"

American soul-influenced funk band Cameo will perform "Word Up!" and "Candy"

The Wintrust Express featured 90s Miami bass duo Quad City DJ's performing their major hits "C'mon N' Ride It (The Train)" and "Space Jam" along with the Wintrust Mascot Party, featuring mascots from various professional Chicago and Milwaukee sports teams and Illinois' own 2024 Olympic Gold Medalists Shemier Little (track and field) and Alexa Knierim (figure skating).