WHAT:
Macy’s Great Tree Lighting with Jeff Gennette and Brian King Joseph (12 p.m.)
Macy’s invites customers to
Believe in the Wonder that makes the holidays everyone’s favorite time of year during the 112th lighting of the Great Tree at Macy’s on State Street. Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette will
join “America's Got Talent” electric violinist Brian King Joseph and a very special Make-A-Wish®
child to kick-off Macy’s Believe campaign and the holiday season.
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Below are fun facts about the Great Tree at Macy’s on State Street:
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This year, the world-famous Great Tree emulates the
Believe in the Wonder theme through the wonder of giving. It features large gifts and festive silver, gold and red colors.
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The centerpiece of the holiday season in downtown Chicago features more than 2,000 ornaments and 6,600 sparkling lights.
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The
Great Tree is 45-feet tall and hangs from the ceiling of the Walnut
Room, the very first restaurant in a department store and the nation’s
longest
continuously-running restaurant. Since it hangs from the ceiling, the
very first piece to be installed is the star that sits on top. Section
by section, the Great Tree is steadily lifted, constructed and decorated
from the top down until completed.
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A time lapse video of last year’s Great Tree installation is available at
this link.
Macy’s Holiday Windows: viewing begins at store opening (10 a.m.)
The
52nd Annual Holiday Windows at Macy’s on State Street will be on
display Saturday, November 2, 2019, through January 5, 2020.
Macy’s will inspire Chicagoans Believe in the Wonder
through the animated story of Sunny the Snowpal and her dedication to
making sure Santa’s sleigh travels safely on Christmas Eve.
Macy’s SantaLand®
Guests
of all ages are invited to visit and get their picture taken with Santa
Claus daily through December 24. Santaland hours and details
are available at macys.com/Santaland.
WHEN:
Noon on
Saturday, November 2
WHERE: Macy’s State Street
111 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60602
