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CHICAGO (WLS) — Downtown Chicago was alive with early morning Easter festivities this Sunday.
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As the sun rose, Daley Plaza set the stage for the 19th annual Easter Sunrise Service, a cherished tradition in the city.
The celebrations kicked off on Holy Thursday, marked by the erection of a 15-foot cross at Daley Plaza, symbolizing the start of the Easter observances.
Each year, various community groups come together to sponsor the ‘Cross on the Plaza’ event, which leads up to the Easter Sunday celebrations.
Pastor Juan Carlos Callan from New Life Albany Park was set to deliver the Easter message this year, providing spiritual insight and inspiration to attendees.
It is a non-denominational service. The event brings hundreds of faithful members to pray and reflect on Easter Sunday.
Service began at 6:30 a.m.
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Chicago’s Historic Fourth Presbyterian Church hosted three worship services on Sunday.
A sunrise service kicked off Easter Sunday at Oak Street Beach led by clergy of Fourth Presbyterian Church.
At 9:30 a.m. a musical and joyful celebration will begin at the sanctuary, located at 126 E. Chestnut Street with processions and congregants filling Michigan Avenue.
Rev. Dr. Camille Cook Howe will mark her first Easter as senior pastor at fourth presbyterian.
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