CONTENTS FEATURES RESOURCES HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS When the weather starts to cool, Chicago heats up with holiday events that capture the excitement and traditions of the fall and winter seasons. BY ROSALIND CUMMINGS-YEATES Welcome fall’s bright foliage and crisp temps with professional pumpkin carvers and autumn-themed food and drink at Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest . The family-friendly fun continues with Spooky Zoo , when kids can trick-or-treat among lions and llamas. The Loop’s historic State Street will glow with creative performances, marching bands, and spectacular floats during the Arts in the Dark Halloween parade. The annual Day of the Dead Xicágo celebration at Pilsen’s National Museum of Mexican Art honors departed loved ones with music and the decoration of sugar skulls and altars. The Chicago Botanic Garden in suburban Glencoe hosts the thrilling Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns with an illuminated showcase of artist-carved pumpkins lining its garden paths. The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival twinkles as the 34 choosechicago.com ABEL ARCINIEGA The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade ushers in the holiday season with over 100 floats led by Teddy the Turkey, the official parade mascot, who’s joined by marching bands, celebrities, and Santa Claus on downtown State Street.
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