Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting 2024 Schedule. Chicago’s official christmas tree will be illuminated on friday, november 22 at 6pm with the annual tree lighting ceremony. This year, chicago will celebrate its 111th annual ceremony on friday, november 22 at 6:00.

However, the event that many are eagerly awaiting is the 2024 chicago christmas tree lighting. This marks the beginning of the festival, including the holidays in windy city.