Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting 2024 Season. The official chicago christmas tree lighting for 2024 takes place during a ceremony at 6 p.m. This year, chicago will celebrate its 111th annual ceremony on friday,.

22 at the city’s annual tree lighting ceremony and fireworks, which will also be broadcast live by cbs chicago starting at. Chicago’s annual christmas tree lighting ceremony is this friday, here’s everything to know about the ceremony and street closures.