Charlottesville's Grand Illumination! Friday, December 1, 2023 from 5–8 pm at Ting Pavilion

The City of Charlottesville and UVA Community Credit Union present Charlottesville's Grand Illumination on Friday, December 1, 2023 from 5–8 p.m. at Ting Pavilion on the historic Downtown Mall!

This spectacular community tree lighting event features music, food, games, prizes, special guests, and plenty of holiday fun for all ages. Admission is free and parking is complimentary at the Market Street and Water Street garages from 5-9 p.m.

EVENT FEATURES

Holiday Concert Sponsored by Ting!

The Grand Illumination Holiday Concert brings nine exciting musical acts to the Ting Pavilion stage in celebration of the holiday season! Past performers have included The Virginia Consort Carolers, Terri Allard, The Virginia Sil'hooettes, DMR Adventures, The Jeffersonland Chorus, Art Wheeler, Music Resource Center, The Charlottesville Band, Voices of Service, American Military Spouses Choir, and many more!

Holiday Market & Charlottesville Ale Trail!

Browse over two dozen Holiday Market vendors for tasty treats, holiday crafts and hot food and beverages, while our friends at Charlottesville Ale Trail serve up a great selection of local craft beers and wine!

Games, Giveaways & Special Guests!

It’s a kid-centric wonderland with bounce houses, face painting, games, and photo-ops! Plus, local nonprofits and area businesses will give away goodies, raffles, and great info!

Illumination Sponsored by Dominion Energy!

Join us at 7:30 p.m. as we count down to Charlottesville's Grand Illumination of the Holiday Tree and watch as 20,000 LED lights transform City Hall Plaza into a glowing wonderland, thanks to our Illumination Sponsor, Dominion Energy! Plus, don't miss a special visit from Santa!

GI23 Event Map

Complimentary Parking, Security Measures & Street Closure Alert

Complimentary parking is available at Water Street and Market Street garages from 5-9 p.m. Security bag check stations will be set up at all entrances for the duration of the event. Please consider arriving early to avoid waiting.

Vehicular Downtown Mall Crossings at 2nd and 4th streets will be closed at 4 pm on December 1st. City Hall and Annex parking lots at 7th Street and Key Rec Center will be closed at 2 p.m.

Participate in Grand Illumination 2023!

If you would like to inquire about SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, email cvillegrand@charlottesville.gov (subject: GI23 Sponsorship) or call 434-970-3095.

If you are a LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION interested in hosting a table, email cvillegrand@charlottesville.gov (subject: GI23 Nonprofit)

If you are a LOCAL FOOD/HOLIDAY CRAFT VENDOR interested in participating in the Grand Illumination Holiday Market, email cvillegrand@charlottesville.gov (subject: GI23 Holiday Market)

If you would like to inquire about VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, email cvillegrand@charlottesville.gov (subject: GI23 Volunteer)

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

PRESENTING SPONSORS

City of Charlottesville • UVA Community Credit Union

HOLIDAY CONCERT SPONSOR

Ting

ILLUMINATION SPONSOR

Dominion Energy

BROADCAST SPONSOR

NBC 29

AV SPONSOR

The AV Company

MEDIA SPONSORS

Z95.1 FMThe Daily Progress

EVENT SPONSORS

BOUNCE Play-n-Create • C-ville Weekly • Charlottesville Parks & RecreationTing Pavilion

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Have questions? Email cvillegrand@charlottesville.gov or call 434-970-3095

Photography by Rob Garland Photographers.