Join us on Saturday, November 19th at 7pm for the kickoff to Holidays in the City. It begins with the illumination of the downtown Norfolk and Olde Towne Portsmouth skylines followed by Hampton Roads' most cherished event, the Grand Illumination Parade.

Following a new route this year, the "It's a Sweet Life" themed parade will travel down Main Street to Granby Street then travel north to Freemason over to Boush Street and around to Waterside Drive. Festive floats, marching bands, giant balloons, dancers and Santa himself will delight spectators with sparkling confectionary decor as they parade through downtown. For a map of the new parade route please click here.

New this year is an opportunity to reserve your viewing space along the route early! "Street Seats" will be located along Waterside Drive. Click here to reserve your seats. There are also plenty of viewing space along the parade route to watch for free!

Click here for information about Parade day activities, kid friendly menus, as well as parking and transit information.

27th Annual Grand Illumination Parade
Date: Saturday, November 19, 2011
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Streets of Downtown Norfolk