2018 Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

The hour-long special, showcased the country's largest evening holiday celebration, opened with a performance by heartthrob Cody Simpson and The Tide. ABC7 Eyewitness news anchors Cheryl Burton and Alan Krashesky served as co-hosts of the broadcast with ABC 7's Judy Hsu and Janet Davies capturing the magic from the street. Celebrity performances along the parade route included Louis York, the creation of multi-Grammy nominated songwriting and production duo Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony; and American vocalist YaDonna West. Featured celebrities spotlighted include singer/songwriter Cailee Rae; star of Disney Channel's recently released Freaky Friday, Cozi Zuehlsdorff; American Idol favorite Michael J. Woodard. Disney Music Group's new a cappella singing sensation, DCapella, will close out the performance.