Galena, IL (PRWEB) October 17, 2016 -- The Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will be partnering with the Illinois Office of Tourism to represent the state at the Magnificent Mile® Lights Festival during its 25th anniversary celebration. The Magnificent Mile® invites visitors to kick off the holiday season with a day full of family fun. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida will lead an unforgettable evening lighting parade down North Michigan Avenue, illuminating more than one million lights on 200 trees. But first, on November 19, 2016 from 11AM – 4PM, in the consumer exposition area, Lights Festival Lane, the Illinois Office of Tourism will be using their mobile Tourism Information Center to offer attendees the Travel Illinois magazine and other statewide information. In addition, to best showcase some of the amazing experiences throughout the state, visitor bureaus such as the Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau have been invited to highlight their destinations. The CVB will be showing visitors how they can capture the moment with great places to stay, things to do, taste and see in Galena & Jo Daviess County in northwest Illinois.
The Galena/Jo Daviess County CVB (galena.org) is honored to be a part of the 25th year of this popular festival in downtown Chicago, which sees over 50,000 visitors annually. "Our partners in Jo Daviess County are helping us offer chances to win overnight packages to our destination, restaurant vouchers and more," says Executive Director, Katherine Walker. "Stop by our booth in Lights Festival Lane at Pioneer Court, 401 N. Michigan Avenue, to enter our magnificent giveaways and learn more about your next Great Midwest Getaway!"
The Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) was established in 1983 as a department of county government and is certified by the State of Illinois. The Bureau’s mission is to promote Galena/Jo Daviess County as the Midwest’s Premier Destination Getaway for overnight visitors. Find travel information on their mobile-friendly website, galena.org. Follow and tag the CVB in your getaway photos @enjoygalenactry on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Katherine Walker, Galena/Jo Daviess County CVB, http://galena.org/, +1 815-777-3557, [email protected]
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