24th Annual

Holidays in the City

Grand Illumination Parade

November 22, 2008

7:00pm

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The Grand Illumination Parade begins when 100,000 spectators join in a synchronized community countdown, signaling the illumination of more than 12 miles of lights outlining the downtown Norfolk and Olde Towne Portsmouth skylines. The illumination signals the start of the parade, filled with festive lighted floats, marching bands, giant helium balloons, horses, dancers, and of course Jolly Ole Saint Nick himself.

The theme for this year’s parade is “Celebrate the Season” celebrating our nautical heritage. Parade applications are available for download.

For more information about Holidays in the City and the Grand Illumination Parade, email hic@DowntownNorfolk.org or call 623-1757.