The Magnificent Mile is located north of Chicago’s downtown business district, commonly referred to as the Loop. This iconic stretch begins at the Chicago River and runs northward along Michigan ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival took place Saturday downtown Chicago. Michigan Avenue was expected to be packed with tens of thousands of people.

In fact, thanks to The Magnificent Mile Association, some of the beautiful tulips you’ll see along the city’s famed avenue are truly an "Only in Chicago" phenomenon.