With a strong start to 2023, The Magnificent Mile Association has published an update on key visitor, employee, and resident metrics to illuminate the growth in the District. The Mag Mile continues to be the place where people come for exclusive experiences, find employment in vibrant industries, and live so that they are close to "everything."
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2023 Events and Holiday Schedule
THE MAGNIFICENT MILE ASSOCIATION & INDUSTRY EVENTS |
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Event |
Description |
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Location |
April 11* |
Member Briefing: How The Mag Mile Compares |
Industry experts share perspectives on how the recovery on The Mag Mile compares to other High Streets. This is a members only briefing. |
Fairmont Hotel, Crystal Ballroom |
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April 13-16 |
Expo Chicago |
EXPO Chicago is an international contemporary and modern art exhibition held each year in Chicago, Illinois. |
Navy Pier |
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April 18 |
Hospitality Hires Chicago |
The Mag Mile is co-sponsoring the 6th Hospitality Hires Chicago (HHC) event! |
Palmer House Hilton |
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April 21* |
The Magnificent Mile Association Leadership Summit |
Annual Leadership Summit |
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April 26* |
April Membership Connection |
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Chicago Food Stop |
May 2 |
Chicago Hospitality and Tourism Summit |
Now in its 22nd year, the summit brings together the many facets of the industry, including meeting and event planners, hotels, venues, restaurants, nightlife, social media influencers, attractions, retailers, and more. |
Discount Code: Choose20 |
Navy Pier, Aon Ballroom |
May 5 |
Mexico Week in Chicago |
The Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago will celebrate the 2nd edition of the “Mexico Week in Chicago” 2023. This event is organized around the Cinco de Mayo festivities to showcase our culture, traditions and gastronomy with residents and visitors to Chicago, and to acknowledge the numerous contributions of the community of Mexican origin residing in Illinois. |
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Navy Pier |
May 19* |
Disco in the District: 2023 Annual Gala |
Come dressed in your best Disco attire for dinner, dancing, a silent auction, and live music from Dr. Bombay, and the Village People |
Hyatt Regency Chicago |
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May 24 |
May Membership Connection |
May networking member connection. |
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Pinstripes |
June 15* |
Reception for Interim Superintendent of Police, Fred Waller |
The Magnificent Mile Association invites members to welcome Fred Waller in his newly appointed role of Interim Superintendent of CPD at Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse on June 15, 2023. We hope you can join us to learn more about our Interim Superintendent and show our continued support for CPD. |
Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse (33 W. Kinzie St.) |
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June 20* |
June Membership Connection |
June networking member connection. |
Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago – Terrace 16 |
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July 25 |
Member Briefing |
M-Vision: Reimagining The Magnificent Mile |
Registration to follow |
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago |
Aug 1 |
National Night Out |
National Night Out |
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Wacker Dr to Ohio St |
Aug 3 |
August Membership Connection |
July networking member connection. |
NoMI Garden at Park Hyatt Chicago |
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Aug 17* |
2023 Summer Cruise |
The Magnificent Mile Association’s Summer Cruise aboard Chicago’s First Lady Cruises. |
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112 East Wacker Drive |
Sept 19* |
2023 Annual Golf Outing |
Spend the day on the greens for prime networking, delicious food and beverage, fun games, and raffle prizes. |
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Willow Crest Golf Club – Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills |
Oct 4-6 |
International Downtown Association Meeting |
The Magnificent Mile Association and SSA 76 sponsor this event in Chicago |
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Nov 18 |
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® |
Lights Festival Lane in Pioneer Court: 11 am – 5 pm Parade: 6 pm Fireworks: 7 pm |
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Important Updates
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