Fairmont Gold Presents: The Ultimate Lights Festival Experience

Experience Chicago’s most beloved holiday tradition from the best seat in the city. Book a Fairmont Gold guestroom or suite during the weekend of the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® and enjoy exclusive access to VIP parade viewing stands, offering a front-row seat to the holiday magic, festive entertainment, and spectacular fireworks along The Magnificent Mile®.

Email [email protected] to reserve your stay.

Availability

Booking window: Book by November 19th, 2026
Stay dates: Available for stays from November 19th- 23^rd,  2026

Additional Information

Take in the spectacle as the parade makes its way down The Magnificent Mile® and is broadcast live on ABC7 Chicago. Enjoy Grand Marshals Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Walt Disney World® Resort and friends, illuminated holiday floats, musical performances, giant helium balloons and the arrival of Santa Claus, along with festive light refreshments.

The fun doesn’t stop there! Guests will also enjoy:

• Balloon twisting
• Face painting
• Surprises throughout the evening including a view of The Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular
• Festive holiday gifts to take home

When: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Where: VIP viewing stands, 400-430 North Michigan Avenue.
Time: Arrive as early as 4:30pm. Check-in at Plaza of the Americas (north of The Wrigley Building) to pick up wristbands by 5:30pm. Parade will be visible from viewing stands by 5:40 pm.

These VIP viewing tickets are available exclusively through Fairmont Chicago and are not available for public purchase. For the first time, guests have the rare opportunity to secure access to this highly coveted viewing experience, offering a front-row seat to one of Chicago’s most beloved holiday traditions.

Availability is extremely limited and expected to sell out quickly. Reserve your Fairmont Gold stay and secure your VIP parade experience before this exclusive opportunity is gone.