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The Leathernecks Take Over Chicago this November:Ìý
November 18 Northbrook Alumni & Friends Social
November 19 Tinley Park Alumni & Friends Social
November 20 Barrington Alumni & Friends Social
November 21 Oak Brook Alumni & Friends Social
November 22 Plainfield Alumni & Friends Social
November 23 Downtown Chicago Alumni & Friends Social and Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival®
featuring Santa, our very own 1993 WIU Alumnus
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Leathernecks take over Chicago final stop in Downtown Chicago:
Our last stop will coincide with the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival®, aÌýday-through-night, mile-long holiday extravaganza featuring Santa, our very own 1993 WIU Alumnus! Throughout the day, wear your WIU gear and show him your ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ pride with a sea of purple and gold! Stop in to meet him on Lights Festival Lane (401 N. Michigan Ave.) and take a complimentary photo with Santa Claus `93. Photos will be available instantly!Ìý
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Schedule:
Lights Festival Lane 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Stop in on your own to meet Santa Claus `93 and take a photo.
He'll know who you are by wearing your WIU gear!
WIU Alumni & Friends Social 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Elephant & Castle, 111 W. Adams St.
To register, click or call (309) 298-1914.
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
featuring Santa Claus `93 as the grand finale!
Watch on your own at a location of your choice.
Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular 7 p.m.
over the Chicago River at Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr.
Watch on your own at a location of your choice.
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Details ofÌýThe Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival®:
For thirty-two years, the festival has been a thrilling celebration. Its centerpiece is the largest nighttime parade in the United States. Led by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse of Walt Disney World® Resort, the spectacular parade down North Michigan Avenue features fabulous floats, giant helium balloons, marching bands from across the country, popular celebrities, musical performances, Santa Claus `93 on Wintrust's grand finale float, The Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular, and one million lights illuminating The Magnificent Mile's 200+ trees.
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