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Each year, there are a lot, and we mean A LOT of holiday events in Chicago. Oftentimes, we find ourselves sitting here and telling you what to see, why you should check everything out, and what we recommend. That\u2019s great and all (and frankly, that\u2019s kind of what we\u2019re here for) but we figured it would be nice to flip the script and see what our readers think about some of the bigger holiday events. Vote for one of the options below and see how it stacks up against the competition.<\/p>\n

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Did we leave out your favorite attraction or event? Let us know, and we\u2019ll make sure it gets the representation it deserves next time around.<\/p>\n

Want to learn more about an event? Check out our Ultimate Holiday Guide<\/a> for all the info you can handle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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