Star power and holiday magic: The Rancics to host ‘Illuminate 900’ tree lighting

Chicago’s holiday season will officially sparkle to life on Thurs., Nov. 20, when 900 North Michigan Shops hosts its annual “Illuminate 900” celebration, a glittering winter wonderland party capped by the lighting of one of the city’s tallest Christmas trees. From 6 to 8 p.m., the glamorous shopping destination will turn six stories of luxury retail into a festive fantasy filled with live entertainment, seasonal food and drink and hands-on holiday fun for all ages.

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Celebrity couple Giuliana and Bill Rancic will return as hosts, guiding guests through an evening designed as a “holiday love letter” to Chicago. The celebration builds toward its most heartwarming moment, when Santa joins a Make-A-Wish child onstage to officially flip the switch and light the 54-foot-tall tree, the first major tree to sparkle on Michigan Avenue this season. The event also serves as Make-A-Wish Illinois’ top Chicago holiday fundraiser, with proceeds helping grant life-changing wishes to children facing critical health challenges.

“We are excited to host this year’s Illuminate 900 to ring in the holiday season,” said Giuliana Rancic. “Join us for a night of holiday magic, glittering lights, delicious food and a bit of prosecco, with all proceeds benefitting Make-A-Wish Illinois. We can’t wait to see you there.” (Click here for more details)