Grand Illumination - Colonial Williamsburg
WEBGrand Illumination. December 7, 14 & 21, 2024. We invite guests to join us as we illuminate the night sky above our beautiful colonial capital. In the 18th century, illuminations — the firing of guns and lighting of fireworks — celebrated major events such as the birthday of a reigning sovereign, military victories, or the arrival of a new ...
Holiday Planner - Colonial Williamsburg
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Grand Illumination. Join the Colonial Williamsburg community as we celebrate the holiday season with three Grand Illumination weekends, December 7, 14 & 21, 2024. Yuletide entertainment will include favorite holiday traditions, as well as heartwarming new additions to the festivities. Learn More.
Grand Illumination | GoWilliamsburg.com
WEBGrand Illumination. Weekends in December 2024. We invite guests to join us as we illuminate the night sky above our beautiful colonial capital. In the 18th century, illuminations — the firing of guns and lighting of fireworks — celebrated major events such as the birthday of a reigning sovereign, military victories, or the arrival of a new ...
Grand Illumination in Colonial Williamsburg - December 2023
WEBDec 2, 2023 · Grand Illumination is back at Colonial Williamsburg and bigger than ever before on December 2, 9, 16 2023. Each evening includes seasonal music, the lighting of the cressets, and a procession led by the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums.
Grand illumination - Wikipedia
WEBWilliamsburg's Grand Illumination, which also involves fireworks, is based loosely on the colonial (and English) tradition of placing lighted candles in the windows of homes and public buildings to celebrate a special event.
WEBHistoric Area across from the Courthouse, the 40-foot community Christmas tree will be illuminated with over 7,500 lights. This annual event, co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg, includes Christmas caroling, a reading of The Night Before Christmas, and an appearance by Father Christmas. 5-5:30 p.m.
Grand Illumination at CW: Tips and Insider Guide from Colonial Williamsburg
WEBDec 2, 2015 · “Each December brings one of Colonial Williamsburg’s most magical days—Grand Illumination, when we kick off the start of the Christmas season with lights, music, and fireworks. We’d love for you to join us if you can. Here’s a tip sheet to help make the planning easier.
Grand Illumination - Williamsburg Visitor
WEBDec 5, 2020 · This December, our Grand Illumination festivities will be on Saturday, December 5th, Saturday, December 12th, and Saturday, December 19th from 5:30 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. Each night and will feature a single location for fireworks on Palace Green.
Grand Illumination Weekends - Visit Williamsburg
WEBKick off the Christmas season with Colonial Williamsburg's spectacular fireworks display at the Grand Illumination each of the first three Saturdays in December. Check out the unique decorations throughout the Colonial Williamsburg, enjoy performances from strolling entertainers along Duke of Gloucester (DoG) Street, and of course the main ...
WEBGrand Illumination Opening Proclamation. Colonial Courthouse & Surrounding Area Dec. 3,10,17 | 4:45pm.
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