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first_reported: 2026-11-02 07:36 CST
updated: 2026-11-02 07:36 CST
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# 50-foot Norwegian spruce selected for annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Millennium Park

Chicago will host its 113th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Millennium Park on November 20, followed by the 35th annual Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on November 21.

Section: [Culture & Events](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [WGN-TV](https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/50-foot-norwegian-spruce-selected-for-annual-city-of-chicago-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony-in-millennium-park/), 2026-11-02 07:36 CST: 50-foot Norwegian spruce selected for annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Millennium Park

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