2022 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

ABC 7 Eyewitness News Anchors Cheryl Burton and Alan Krashesky served as co-hosts of the broadcast with ABC 7's Tracy Butler and Hosea Sanders capturing the magic from the street for viewers at home.
The hour-long special, showcasing the country's largest evening holiday parade celebration, showcased a performance by one of the country's all-time, top female groups, The Pointer Sisters, sparking everyone's excitement when they perform their hit single, "I'm so Excited." American rhythm and blues vocal favorites, The Spinners, also performed, making it a night to remember. American singer-songwriter Debbie Gibson performed songs from her eleventh studio album, Winterlicious, and C&C Music Factory performed the song that always signals a good time, "Everybody Dance Now!" on the Enjoy Illinois float. Fritz Hagar and Kurt Elling also performed.
In addition, Gugwana Dlamini performed "The Circle of Life," from Broadway in Chicago's The Lion King, now at the Cadillac Palace. The cast of Wicked, and Lookingglass Theater's The Steadfast Tin Soldier entertained viewers and parade goers alike. After performing on the parade route, The Spinners offered a medley of their classic hits for an uplifting finale.