Magnificent Mile Holiday Shopping and Lights Festival

Get the scoop on where to find nearby parking and what street closures to avoid.

With the holiday season upon us, Downtown Chicago is sure to be a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Fully decked with lights and festive decorations, the Downtown streets and store fronts are a sight to see, especially during the BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 17th.

Come watch as Mickey and Minnie Mouse lead the lighting parade down Michigan Avenue ending with grand finale fireworks over the Chicago River. With more than 600 volunteers and 1.2 million expected attendees, Michigan Avenue will be filled with excitement.

Whether you’re going to the Lights Festival or looking to do some shopping at 900 N. Michigan, Water Tower Place or the many shops along Michigan Avenue, we’ve got the scoop on where to park and what street closures to be mindful of. Note, that several parking facilities offer deals and discounted parking for shoppers.

Magnificent Mile Nearby Parking:

LOCATION	DEALS
900 North Michigan Entrance on 911 Rush Street	$13 up to 3 hrs with a $10 purchase & $14 up to 5 hrs with a $50 purchase at 900 North Michigan Shops (retail validation needed)
One Magnificent Mile 120 E. Walton	$12 Early Bird – in between 5am – 9:30am out by 7pm (Monday – Friday only) Rates: 1hr or less $18.25 2hrs or less $21.25 2 – 5hrs $25.25 5 – 24hrs $29
Ontario Place 10 East Ontario	$14 Early Bird – in between 5am – 10am out by 7pm – 5 hour minimum stay (Monday – Friday only)
Huron Superior Parking Garage 222 E. Huron (enter on Huron St. or Superior St.)	$10.50 Weekend special for 12 hrs
Water Tower Place Parking 845 N. Michigan Ave, enter on Chestnut	$11 Evening Shopper Special – 5 hours in after 5pm ($10 mall purchase – validation required) $14 Early Bird – in by 9am out by 7pm (Monday – Friday only)
John Hancock Garage 875 N. Michigan Ave (enter on Chestnut St. or Delaware Pl.)	$14 Early Bird - In between 5am – 9am out by 7pm (Monday – Friday Only)
111 East Chestnut 110 E. Pearson	$14 Early Bird – in by 9am out by 6pm (Monday – Friday Only) $14 Evening Special – in after 4pm
The Chicagoan 750 N. Rush	$12 Early Bird – in by 10am out by 10pm $14 Early Bird – in between 10am – 12Noon out by 10pm (7 days a week)
100 East Huron 713 N. Rush	$6 Evening Special – in after 3pm out by 3am (Sunday through Thursday only)
401 North Michigan (enter on Lower Level North Water St.)	$16 Saturday – Anytime before closing (6am -11pm) excluding overnight parking. $16 Sunday – Anytime before closing (8am – 4pm) excluding overnight parking
Erie Ontario Parking 321 E. Erie St. (enter on Erie St. or Ontario St.)	$14 Early Bird – In between 5am – 9:30am out by 7:30pm (Monday – Friday only)
55 E. Monroe (enter on Monroe St. or Adams St.)	Under 2 hrs – $21 2 – 9 hrs – $32
Ogden Plaza 300 E. Illinois St.	$12 Early Bird – in between 5:30am – 9am out by 7pm (Monday – Friday only)
201 E. Illinois (North Lot)	$10 Ultra Early Bird – in between 5:30am – 7am out by 7pm (Monday – Friday only)
NBC Tower 230 E. North Water St.	1 – 2 hrs – $18 2 – 3 hrs – $21
Greenway Self Park 60 W. Kinzie St.	Festival of Lights – $35 up to 12 hours Night Click and Park Special $8.50
SKW Self-Park 401 N. State St.	Festival of Lights – $35 up to 12 hours Weekend Rates: $12 for 0-3 Hours; $21 for 3-12 hours