choosechicago.com Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Lincoln Park Zoo Fall Fest Day of the Dead Xicágo at National Museum of Mexican Art Christkindlmarket Chicago TOP TO BOTTOM: ABEL ARCINIEGA; @TEQUILAGRAPHICS (2 PHOTOS) trees along North Michigan Avenue are lit and the largest nighttime parade in the U.S. marches down the iconic boulevard, led by Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The scent of cinnamon and roasting nuts envelops the Loop’s Daley Plaza during the annual Christkindlmarket Chicago . This delightful German holiday market features traditional foods like bratwurst and potato pancakes, alongside handcrafted gifts that include wooden toys, glass ornaments, and beer steins. Head to Millennium Park for more holiday festivities, like the annual Lighting of the City of Chicago Christmas Tree , which towers over Michigan Avenue. And be sure to catch the Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along , a series that features an array of local groups singing holiday songs from various cultural backgrounds. The Museum of Science and Industry hosts one of the most beloved Chicago holiday traditions with Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light , featuring a fantastic display of more than 50 trees and exhibits that reflect holiday traditions from all over the globe. 35