First weekend in December filled with fireworks display
Display location: Williamsburg
City: Williamsburg
State:Virginia
Date:December 6
Detail: Next weekend Hollydazzle at City Center in Newport News begins at 6 p.m. Friday, December 4 with free make-and-take holiday crafts, costume characters and holiday entertainment at indoor and outdoor locations. The classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," will be shown. At 8:45 p.m. the "Fountains of Light Show" fireworks show will be held. Food will be available for purchase. There's free parking at the City Center's three parking garages and at a satellite lot at Canon Virginia, with free shuttle bus service to the event area. 926-1400.
The Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade sails back into townSaturday, December 5. Beginning at 7:15 p.m., the parade of illuminated power and sail boats will be visible from anywhere along the Hampton River. To hear the narration, find a spot near the former Cousteau Society building (now the Hampton Maritime Center). Spectators interested in riding on the Miss Hampton II should make reservations at 722-9102. Admission is an unwrapped toy that will be donated to Toys for Tots. 727-1271.
Also on Saturday, Phoebus hosts An Olde Time Christmas Celebration and Open House at noon. The event includes strolling musicians, holiday treats by area businesses and at 3:30 p.m., "An Olde Fashion Christmas Dance" at the Phoebus Ultra Lounge. Though free, tickets are required and can be obtained by visiting the Kiwanis by The Bay volunteers during festival hours, located at the Phoebus Town Clock. The event will happen along Mellen Street in the Phoebus section of Hampton. Call 570-4147 or 240-8630 for information.
On Sunday, December 6, Williamsburg ushers in the holiday season with candles, fireworks and music during the annual Grand Illumination. The event begins at 4:45, with 18th century music provided by Colonial Williamsburg's Fifes and Drums on outdoor stages, and costumed performers presenting holiday entertainment. The Fifes and Drums will signal the beginning of the Grand Illumination at 6:15, when candles are lit in public buildings, shops and homes, and fireworks are launched from the Governor's Palace, Magazine and Capitol. Entertainment resumes after the fireworks, until 7:30 p.m.
City: Williamsburg
State:Virginia
Date:December 6
Detail: Next weekend Hollydazzle at City Center in Newport News begins at 6 p.m. Friday, December 4 with free make-and-take holiday crafts, costume characters and holiday entertainment at indoor and outdoor locations. The classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," will be shown. At 8:45 p.m. the "Fountains of Light Show" fireworks show will be held. Food will be available for purchase. There's free parking at the City Center's three parking garages and at a satellite lot at Canon Virginia, with free shuttle bus service to the event area. 926-1400.
The Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade sails back into townSaturday, December 5. Beginning at 7:15 p.m., the parade of illuminated power and sail boats will be visible from anywhere along the Hampton River. To hear the narration, find a spot near the former Cousteau Society building (now the Hampton Maritime Center). Spectators interested in riding on the Miss Hampton II should make reservations at 722-9102. Admission is an unwrapped toy that will be donated to Toys for Tots. 727-1271.
Also on Saturday, Phoebus hosts An Olde Time Christmas Celebration and Open House at noon. The event includes strolling musicians, holiday treats by area businesses and at 3:30 p.m., "An Olde Fashion Christmas Dance" at the Phoebus Ultra Lounge. Though free, tickets are required and can be obtained by visiting the Kiwanis by The Bay volunteers during festival hours, located at the Phoebus Town Clock. The event will happen along Mellen Street in the Phoebus section of Hampton. Call 570-4147 or 240-8630 for information.
On Sunday, December 6, Williamsburg ushers in the holiday season with candles, fireworks and music during the annual Grand Illumination. The event begins at 4:45, with 18th century music provided by Colonial Williamsburg's Fifes and Drums on outdoor stages, and costumed performers presenting holiday entertainment. The Fifes and Drums will signal the beginning of the Grand Illumination at 6:15, when candles are lit in public buildings, shops and homes, and fireworks are launched from the Governor's Palace, Magazine and Capitol. Entertainment resumes after the fireworks, until 7:30 p.m.
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