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Prepare to kick off America's holiday season in style at The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. This mile-long festival has attracted over a million visitors daily for more than 32 years now. The festival's nighttime parade on Michigan Avenue is the largest in the United States, featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse from The Walt Disney World Resort leading the way. The event boasts an impressive lineup of fantastic floats, giant helium balloons, marching bands, celebrities, musical performances, Santa Claus, fireworks, and more. The parade illuminates over a million lights on 200+ trees along The Avenue, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight.

If you're searching for a fascinating magic show, be sure to check out the performances of Dennis Watkins. Dennis is a third-generation magician and an award-winning entertainer who grew up surrounded by magic. His grandfather owned a small magic shop in Dallas for nearly 30 years and was a close-up magician. When Dennis was only seven years old, his grandfather explained that the purpose of magic wasn't to deceive people but to stimulate their imagination and bring back the feeling of being a kid. Dennis has carried forward his grandfather's legacy by creating a show entertaining three generations of audiences. His debut show was based on the life of Harry Houdini, which turned out to be a huge success. The show was sold out for eight consecutive performances. Dennis played the lead role of Harry Houdini and even performed Houdini's famous Water Torture Cell escape in each show. In 2012, he was honored with a Joseph Jefferson Award for his work on the show, "Death and Harry Houdini."

Lambs Farm is a fantastic destination for learning about farming and understanding how farmers manage their crops and animals. This fully operational facility offers visitors a comprehensive and informative learning experience about the various aspects of farming. Moreover, visitors can take a break from farm work and enjoy fun outdoor activities such as playing mini-golf, riding the mini-train or carousel, and petting adorable animals at the petting zoo. Lambs Farm is an exceptional place that supports and cares for people with developmental disabilities to help them lead happy, fulfilling, and productive lives. It connects people with the human spirit that resides in all of us. The residents of Lambs Farm feel at home in a safe and nurturing environment. They become a part of an extended family of peers while contributing to the community and striving to be self-sufficient.