Grand Illumination Market

Categories: Holiday Events • Kids & Family • Markets

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Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 12pm - 7pm

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he sparkle is coming to Downtown Norfolk, and Selden Market is ready to celebrate!

Join us Saturday, November 21, from 12–7 PM for our Holiday Kickoff & Grand Illumination Market, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Norfolk’s Grand Illumination Parade! This year’s parade theme is Ruby Radiance, and we’re bringing plenty of holiday magic to Selden Market.

We’re kicking off the 12th Annual Great Hot Cocoa War with 7 hot cocoa competitors serving up their sweetest creations right here at Selden Market, plus 20 more participating locations throughout Granby Street and Downtown Norfolk.

And there’s even more holiday fun happening inside Selden:
* Live music from a local band
* Holiday carolers
* A live, fun Santa-cappella performance
* Letters to Santa
* Holiday crafts for all ages
* A gift-wrapping station
* A live caricature artist creating custom holiday keepsakes
* Seasonal drinks and festive treats
* Santa and Mrs. Claus visiting from 12–2 PM