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 in Rich- Maymont Mansion and Estate – Victorian holiday splendor awaits Lewis Ginter’s GardenFest of Lights you with a glorious design of the gilded age. Wreath making class- mond features more than 500,000 holiday lights es, table design, and carriage rides are a great add on to your tour arranged in botanical themes. See Virginia’s only of the Mansion. classical, domed conservatory, all dressed up for the holidays. Virginia Executive Mansion – Tour the oldest governor’s mansion in the country in grand style of a genteel Virginian celebrating the www.lewisginter.org holidays. in Richmond is a must during Jefferson Hotel – Enjoy Holiday Brunch or a Holiday High Tea at Tacky Lights Tour this Five Star/Five Diamond Historic Hotel of America. Located in the holiday season. Tours of the route of decorat- the heart of historic downtown Richmond since 1895, The Jefferson ed houses are sure to make your group go WOW, Hotel is decked out in all her finery and a perfect stage for your AHH or OH MY! With a minimum of 10,000 lights group’s photo. per house, your group will have plenty of photo opportunities. www.tackylighttour.com NORFOLK MacArthur Center Winter Carnival – November to January. Cele- brate the holidays by participating in MacArthur Center’s outdoor Pagoda & Garden LightFEST in Norfolk winter carnival complete with an ice skating rink. is a beautiful display of lights featuring over 40,000 sparkles of friendship glowing in the garden and Spirit of Norfolk – Grand Illumination Early Dinner Cruise aboard the Spirit of Norfolk. Welcome the holiday season with a cruise Pagoda. before the Grand Illumination parade. Start off your festivities with www.pagodagarden.org great food, entertainment and a great view from the water. at Norfolk Victorian Hunter Home and Moses Myers – The Hunter House Dominion Energy Garden of Lights Victorian Museum, displays the Hunter family’s collection of furnish- Botanical Garden placed eighth for 2014 USA TO- ings and decorative pieces done up for a Victorian Christmas. The DAY 10 Best reader’s Choice Award for the best Moses Myers House, an elegant Federal period home dating back public lights display. Walk drive, or ride through to 1792, was built by one of Norfolk’s first Jewish residents and is the garden’s magical 2 mile twinkling light display. decorated for Hanukkah. www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org

Winterfest on the Wisconsin running November VIRGINIA BEACH through December A dazzling light trail with over Grand Illumination & Holiday Events: The Founders Inn Through- 250,000 lights. Interior “WinterFest” tour, Santa out the holiday season The Founders Inn hosts a variety of festive sightings, lighted sailboat parade, and holiday family oriented seasonal events. You can also attend a live taping of beverages and delicious bites. the 700 Club at The Christian Broadcasting Network. Holiday Flavors of Coastal Virginia – Learn the art of taffy making. is a holiday tradition. Delight your senses in the art of chocolate and learn & taste why Holiday Lights at the Beach The light show features a shiny journey into Virginia is for Oyster Lovers. nautical, holiday, and adventure lands all along the Last Night on the Town: Virginia Beach Town Center – Every beautiful Virginia Beach boardwalk from the New Years Eve – Celebrate the “Last Night on the Town,” the City comfort of your Motorcoach. of Virginia Beach’s premier New Year’s Eve event with entertainment.

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