Holiday Magic Begins Nov. 20

We’re brightening spirits with more than a half million holiday highlights, and we invite you to celebrate with us when we switch them on. Our Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff Extravaganza presented by Johnson Financial Group returns Thursday, November 20 to Pere Marquette Park. The show begins at 6:30pm, with pre-show entertainment starting at 5:30pm. Highlights of the evening will include live music, dance routines, fireworks, a visit from the Clauses, free goodies and more. Then, take a free Jingle Bus tour of the scenes sprinkled throughout the rest of Downtown.

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