Updated Dec 5, 2025 - Things to Do
Chicago holiday bracket: Let the festive feuds begin
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A view of signage for The Walnut Room during Macy's State Street Holiday Celebrations last month. Photo: Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Macy's
Just in time for the holiday season, this month's tournament is all about crowning the best holiday tradition in Chicago.
State of play: From downtown window decorations and Christmas pop-up bars to classic ballets and twinkling lights next to the Gorilla house, it's ridiculous how many great traditions our city offers.
- That's where you come in!
Methodology: We could only choose 16 entries for the tournament, so hit us up if you think we missed something.
