Chicago’s Michigan Avenue, also know as The Magnificent Mile, was closed yesterday for the season premiere kick-off party of The Oprah Winfrey Show,” reports Chicago Breaking News.

Thousands of Chicagoans and others around the nation, along with international guests, gathered on the street to help the talk show host celebrate the upcoming premiere of the 24th season. The free event featured performances from the Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Hudson, James Taylor and magician Criss Angel.

Oprah and the party were both praised and criticized by tweeps:

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   jaisrmo1941 Well, we survived and recovered from Oprah’s 24th anniversary party. Actually, it was a great deal of fun. Especially, the audience dancing
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   billvaccaro After tying up Boul Mich with her “block party”, Oprah tried to zing her detractors with “Michigan Avenue will be open for all the haters.”
3. 
   DrHartmannABD Just read the frontpage Chicago Tribune about the Oprah party. Mr. John Kass you have it all wrong!!! It was FABULOUS. Don’t Hate!!!
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   DrHartmannABD I can’t stop thinking about Oprah’s party yesterday! I was in the frontrow! Met many great people and thanked Oprah for 24 years!!!
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   hdgardiner I had a fabulous time and can’t wait for the 25th party! @Oprah
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   skytwittter Oprah’s Block Party. What it takes all these people kissing Oprah’s ass. What she is done to make her great? She make me sick.
7. 
   lifetimeaward Went backstage at the Oprah 24th party. It was fun and everyone in the
   huge crowd was happy and friendly. Good time. Love Oprah!
8. 
   guiarivera jus came back from oprah 24th season kickoff party… saw the largest choreographed dance routine in history… sick!
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   reflection87 had fun at Oprah block club party.. Got pics of her and Jennifer Hudson
10. 
    erie4ever @oprah great time had by all @ the 24th anniv party. YOU are the JEWEL in Chgo’s crown and make the world a better place!
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    starlvr15 Just now leaving the Oprah party in the streets of Chicago taping!!!! It was AMAZING!!!!!!! Make sure to watch it thursday!!!!!
12. 
    TPAGEonline Now THAT/S POWER!!! Oprah Winfrey SHUTS DOWN Chicago’s Busiest Street … So That She Can DO HER SHOW!!! (Michigan Avenue)
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    lonek8 I’m from Chicago, and sorry to her fans, but Oprah closing Michigan Ave to film her show is douchetastic
14. 
    robmitchum This morning’s Chicago papers are all embarrassing. Maybe if they charged Oprah for all the free advertising, they wouldn’t need rescuing.

You can see the festivities for yourself on Thursday’s broadcast of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”

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