This holiday season, Chicago Austin Youth Travel Adventures (CAYTA) will continue its commitment to its community by hosting a series of events that bring families together and spread joy across Chicago’s West Side. These include coat and toy giveaways, as well as participation in the Austin Christmas Parade on Friday, December 5, celebrating and supporting families throughout the Austin neighborhood.

Who: Austin Chamber of Commerce 

What: 2025 Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade | Free food, toys, hot coco & fun!

Where: Tree Lighting – 5701 W Madison Street, Chicago, IL | 15th District Police Station; Parade: 5500 W Madison Street, Chicago, IL | The Aspire Center

When: Friday, December 5th, 2025 | Tree Lighting at 5:00 PM | Parade will follow 

For more information, visit www.caytaworld.org