Grand Illumination in Colonial Williamsburg
Sunday December 6, 2009
Colonial Williamsburg heralds the Christmas season with candles, fireworks and music during Grand Illumination.
The celebration begins at 4:45 p.m. on outdoor stages throughout the Historic Area. Colonial Williamsburg's Fifes and Drums provide 18th-century music as costumed performers present holiday entertainment found in Williamsburg two centuries ago.
At 5:45 p.m., the Fifes and Drums signal the beginning of the Grand Illumination. At 6:15 p.m., candles are lit in public buildings, shops and homes, and fireworks are launched at three Historic Area locations: the Governor’s Palace, Magazine and Capitol. After the fireworks, entertainment resumes on the outdoor stages, continuing until 7:30 p.m.
Community Christmas Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Gather at the courthouse steps on Duke of Gloucester Street for the annual Williamsburg tree illumination and the traditional retelling of the city's first Christmas tree.
New for 2009, Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration creates the anticipation of the season and fills visitors’ senses with all things Christmas. Beginning Nov. 27, visitors will experience all-new attractions, shows and shopping filled with the holiday spirit. From more than a million twinkling lights, the smell of fresh baked Christmas cookies and one-of-a-kind gift ideas to a spectacular 45-foot, light-animated Christmas tree, Christmas Town will have park-goers saying, “Now this is Christmas.”
A Colonial Christmas at Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center
Date(s): Dec 01, 2009 to Jan 03, 2010
757) 253-4838 or (888) 593-4682 toll-free
Williamsburg's First Night Celebration
December 31, 2009
non-alcholic, family-oriented
celetration with a fireworks display.
Downtown Williamsburg. Tickets $8 to $12.
800-965-4827
Smith’s Fort Plantation, Surry, Virginia
Williamsburg, Virginia Christmas Events
