100 MILES of LIGHTS Come Share the Glow of the Season and Experience Millions of Lights and Holiday Events from Virginia’S Capital City to Coastal Virginia

100 MILES OF LIGHTS Come share the glow of the season and experience millions of lights and holiday events from Virginia’s capital city to Coastal Virginia. Drive-through or walk-through light shows that will dazzle and shine with more than two million lights in Richmond, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, Virginia. Lighted boat parades, city illumina- tions, festivals, parades, living history re-enactments, caroling, dining events, and music are among the many activities occurring throughout the region from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY EVENTS Virginia Beach Holiday Parade – First Saturday in December. Over 80 parade units make their way down Norfolk’s Grand Illumination Parade – Saturday before Thanksgiving. Enjoy front row seats in “Street Atlantic Avenue in a joyous celebration of the holi- Seats” and watch floats, bands, balloons and dance day season. Giant balloons, marching bands, lighted teams light up the Norfolk skyline. The parade will floats, equestrian units, fire trucks, performing dance light up the city, kicking off your holiday season. groups, motorcycles, and more join forces to present a dazzling and entertaining night of fun for all ages! Holiday Market and Bonfire - First Saturday in – First Saturday in December. This festive outdoor wonderland will Richmond’s Holiday Parade December. Annual Christmas Parade in Richmond, feature unique and local crafters, a massive Yule Log Virgin-ia with bands, floats,giant balloons and of bonfire, and Christmas caroling. course the guy in the red suit are sure to please the entire group. Court End Christmas - Second Sunday in December. Experience musical performances, carriage rides and – Second Satur- free admission at the Valentine, the Valentine First James River Holiday Boat Parade day in December. The James River Parade of Lights is Freedom Center, The Executive Mansion, Historic St. one of the region’s most cherished holiday events. John’s Church, Virginia State Capitol, ACWM-White House of the Confederacy, John Marshall House, Enjoy watching from the water’s edge as the beauti- Monumental Church, St. Paul’s Church, Mason’s Hall fully decorated vessels and their captains create “river and the Egyptian Building. sparkle” along a 14 mile route. Choose your favorite boat as they vie for top honors from the judges. *Events are subject to change* ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS RICHMOND LIGHT DISPLAYS Maymont Mansion and Estate – Victorian holiday splendor awaits you with a glorious design of the gilded age. Wreath making class- Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights in es, table design, and carriage rides are a great add on to your tour Richmond features more than 500,000 holiday of the Mansion. lights arranged in botanical themes. www.lewisginter.org Virginia Executive Mansion – Tour the oldest governor’s mansion in the country in grand style of a genteel Virginian celebrating the in Richmond the holidays. WinterFest Kings Dominion ultimate holiday celebration as the park magically Jefferson Hotel – Enjoy Holiday Brunch or a Holiday High Tea at transforms into a winter wonderland. this Five Star/Five Diamond Historic Hotel of America. Located in www.kingsdominion.com the heart of historic downtown Richmond since 1895, The Jefferson Hotel is decked out in all her finery and a perfect stage for your Tacky Lights Tour in Richmond is a must during the group’s photo. holiday season. With a minimum of 10,000 lights per house, your group will have plenty of photo NORFOLK opportunities. MacArthur Center Winter Carnival – November to January. Cele- www.tackylighttour.com brate the holidays by participating in MacArthur Center’s outdoor winter carnival complete with an ice skating rink. Zoo Illumination at the Virginia Zoo is a display of City Cruises by Hornblower – Grand Illumination Early Dinner over 25 lighted inflatables along a .5 mile path. Cruise aboard City Cruises. Welcome the holiday season with a www.virginiazoo.org cruise before the Grand Illumination parade. Start off your festivities with great food, entertainment and a great view from the water. Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at the Norfolk Victorian Hunter Home and Moses Myers – The Hunter House Botanical Garden allows visitors to walk, drive, or Victorian Museum, displays the Hunter family’s collection of furnish- ride through the garden’s magical 2 mile twinkling ings and decorative pieces done up for a Victorian Christmas. The light display. www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org Moses Myers House, an elegant Federal period home dating back to 1792, was built by one of Norfolk’s first Jewish residents and is Winterfest on the Wisconsin A dazzling light trail decorated for Hanukkah. with over 250,000 lights. Interior tours, Santa sightings, lighted sailboat parade, and holiday VIRGINIA BEACH beverages and delicious bites. Grand Illumination & Holiday Events: The Founders Inn Through- out the holiday season The Founders Inn hosts a variety of festive Holiday Lights at the Beach is a light show which family oriented seasonal events. You can also attend a live taping of features a shiny journey into nautical, holiday, and the 700 Club at The Christian Broadcasting Network. adventure lands all along the beautiful Virginia Holiday Flavors of Coastal Virginia – Learn the art of taffy making. Beach boardwalk from the comfort of your Motor Delight your senses in the art of chocolate and learn & taste why coach. Virginia is for Oyster Lovers. Last Night on the Town: Virginia Beach Town Center – Every New Years Eve – Celebrate the “Last Night on the Town,” the City of Virginia Beach’s premier New Year’s Eve event with entertainment.

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