when does chicago decorate for christmas 2023

The holiday season officially begins on December 1st and ends on January 7th. However, you'll start to see some decorations go up around the city starting in late November. Macy's on State Street has a tradition of decorating their windows with beautiful holiday displays every year, and they usually start in mid-November. You'll also see some neighborhoods and homes start decorating their houses with lights and other decorations in the weeks leading up to Christmas. So, keep an eye out and you're sure to find plenty of festive cheer around the city!