The Magnificent Mile Association will celebrate The BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival this year on Saturday, November 23, 2019. As one of the Association’s most magical and popular events, it is anticipated that the Lights Festival will draw an estimated 800,000+ guests to the area for this single-day event.
To successfully execute all planned activities, we anticipate the following street closures:
Main Street Closures:
**Closed 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 23
• Oak Street (State Street to Michigan Avenue)
• North Michigan Avenue (Oak Street to Wacker Drive)
• Upper Wacker Drive (Michigan Avenue to east turnaround)
**Closed 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 23
• Upper Columbus, Southbound Lanes (Wacker Drive to Randolph)
**Closed 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 23
• Upper Columbus, Northbound Lanes (Wacker Drive to Randolph)
Additional Street Closures:
**Closed 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 23
• Clark Street (East curb lane only Oak Street to Delaware Street)
• Delaware Street (Dearborn Street to Clark Street north curb lane only)
• Oak Street (Clark Street to State Street)
• Dearborn Street (Delaware Street to Maple Street)
• Walton Street (State Street to Clark Street)
**Closed 4:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, November 23
• Upper Columbus (Curb lanes from Wacker Drive to Randolph Street)
• Randolph Street (Curb lanes from Michigan to Columbus)
**Closed 4:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, November 23
• Upper Columbus (Curb lanes from Wacker Drive to Randolph Street)
• Randolph Street (Curb lanes from Michigan to Columbus)
**Please note: that the lighting procession will step-off this year at 5:30 p.m. from Oak Street & North Michigan Avenue.
Safety Tips
• If you see something suspicious, report it
• Carry water and stay hydrated
• Choose a landmark to meet at in case you are separated from your group
• Utilize the buddy system
• Remain alert and be observant of surroundings
• Leave any valuables at home
• Do not jump any barricades
• Secure handbags and wallets
• Stay calm
• Follow your instincts
• Leave yourself room to move quickly
• If you see an unattended bag, alert police as quickly as possible
As always, if you “See Something, Say Something”. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).