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# 10 of the Chicago Area’s Most Dazzling Holiday Light Shows

Patty Wetli Thu, 11/05/2026 - 10:55 From simple strands of twinkly white bulbs to elaborately choreographed laser displays, holiday light shows captivate people of all ages for the simplest of reasons: They make the season bright.

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

## Coverage

- [WTTW News](https://news.wttw.com/2026/11/05/10-chicago-area-s-most-dazzling-holiday-light-shows), 2026-11-05 10:55 CST: 10 of the Chicago Area’s Most Dazzling Holiday Light Shows

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