At six o'clock on a December evening, the corner of Lincoln and Marshfield glows: a crowd gathered in the cold, a menorah standing against the Lakeview storefronts, and the first flame catching while people press in for a better look. That's the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce's Menorah Lighting Ceremony, and it's your anchor for a Hanukkah visit to Chicago in 2026.
Stand at Lincoln and Marshfield for the Menorah Lighting
The ceremony is set for Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, at the intersection of Lincoln and Marshfield in the Lakeview neighbourhood. It's a neighbourhood event run by the local chamber rather than a citywide production, which means you'll be standing among residents and shopkeepers rather than crowds of tourists. Arrive early enough to find your spot near the intersection, dress for a Chicago December, and stay through the full hour.
- Date and time: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 6:00–7:00 PM
- Location: Lincoln & Marshfield, Lakeview
- Organiser: Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce (SSA 27)
- Details: lakeviewssa27.com/community-menorah-lighting-ceremony
Make a Weekend of the Neighbourhood Calendar
The menorah lighting doesn't stand alone on the chamber's calendar. The same listing places it alongside Roscoe Village Winterfest on December 5 and a Lakeview Tree Lighting Ceremony, so you can build a full weekend around the neighbourhood rather than a single evening. The Southport Holiday Cocktail Crawl is also listed on the same calendar if you want to extend the night afterward. Check the chamber's event calendar for the current schedule and any updates before you go.
- Roscoe Village Winterfest — December 5
- Lakeview Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Southport Holiday Cocktail Crawl
Know the Organiser and Ask Before You Travel
This is a neighbourhood chamber event, so treat it as a local gathering with local logistics. The Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce is based at 1409 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613. If you need to confirm details, the chamber can be reached at (773) 472-7171 or info@lrvcc.org. The ceremony's dedicated page at lakeviewssa27.com is the place to check for specifics closer to the date.
- Chamber address: 1409 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613
- Phone: (773) 472-7171
- Email: info@lrvcc.org
Plan Around December 6
Fix December 6, 2026 in your calendar, then let the rest of the weekend fill in from the chamber's calendar — Winterfest the night before, the tree lighting, the cocktail crawl. Book your stay in or near Lakeview so the Lincoln and Marshfield corner is a short walk rather than a cross-town trip, and keep an eye on the chamber's listings as the date approaches.