• Posted: November 17, 2023
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Grab your warm clothes and a cup of hot cocoa for the 110th Annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree lighting in Millennium Park on Friday, November 17. Visitors can find the 45-foot Colorado Blue Spruce tree at the intersection of Michigan Ave. and Washington St. where it will be on display from November 17 through January 7. Pre-show events will begin at 5 p.m. and the tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6 p.m.

Tasked with adorning this year’s official Christmas tree with festive lights is Oak Forest-based signatory contractor Eco Lighting Services and Technology (ELS-T), a WBE (Women Business Enterprise) and DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) business.

“We are immensely grateful for the opportunity to take part in this beloved tradition and work hand-in-hand with Powering Chicago to bring joy to Chicagoland this season,” said Eco Lighting Services and Technology President Mindy Nowakowski. “Lighting up the city’s magnificent tree was a welcomed challenge and we extend our thanks to the IBEW electricians who brought unmatched experience, reliability and safety to the project.”

For those unable to be there in person, the event will be live streamed on CBS 2. For more information on the November 17 Tree Lighting Ceremony Schedule, visit the City of Chicago webpage.