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Disney Lights Up Chicago’s Magnificent Mile as Mickey Leads Parade on ABC Tonight

The ABC telecast extends Disney's holiday push through an on-demand window running November 24 to December 31.

Overview

  • Mickey and Minnie led block-by-block countdowns that illuminated trees along Michigan Avenue during the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.
  • Buzz Lightyear and Woody appeared on a Toy Story–themed float, with Stitch joining Goofy on a snowy float and Anna and Elsa arriving by horse-drawn carriage.
  • EPCOT’s Voices of Liberty performed at Lights Festival Lane near Tribune Tower before the parade.
  • The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade airs on ABC at 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT) tonight, with streaming available on abc7chicago.com from November 24 through December 31, 2025.
  • Disney’s participation served as cross-promotion linked to recent and upcoming releases, including the 2025 live-action Lilo & Stitch and Toy Story 5 slated for 2026.