The City of Charlottesville and UVA Community Credit Union present the 27th Annual Grand Illumination on Friday, December 6, 2024 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 AT TING PAVILION SPONSORED BY CCMC
From 5:00-7:30 p.m., the Grand Illumination Holiday Concert brings musical acts to the Ting Pavilion stage in celebration of the holiday season! Past performers have included The Virginia Consort Carolers, Terri Allard, DMR Adventures, The Virginia Sil'hooettes, Art Wheeler, The Jeffersonland Chorus, Music Resource Center, Charlottesville Band, Lora Kelley, CHS Choirs, Voices of Service, American Military Spouses Choir, and more. Special thanks to our Holiday Concert Sponsor, the Charlottesville Community Media Center!
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 & 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 create a glowing wonderland, followed by a processional from Ting Pavilion to Central Place on the Downtown Mall to enjoy the festive lights and decorations by Friends of Charlottesville Downtown. Special thanks to our Illumination Sponsor, Dominion Energy!
GI24 Event Map
Complimentary Parking, Security Measures & Street ClosureS
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 6th. City Hall and Annex parking lots at 7th Street and Key Rec Center will be closed at 2 p.m.
Participate WITH US
If you would like to inquire about SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, email cvillegrand@charlottesville.gov (subject: GI24 Sponsorship) or call 434-970-3095.
If you are a LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION interested in hosting a table, email cvillegrand@charlottesville.gov (subject: GI24 Nonprofit)
If you are a LOCAL FOOD/HOLIDAY CRAFT VENDOR interested in participating in the Grand Illumination Holiday Market, email cvillegrand@charlottesville.gov (subject: GI24 Holiday Market)
If you would like to inquire about VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES during the event, email cvillegrand@charlottesville.gov (subject: GI24 Volunteer)
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSORS
HOLIDAY CONCERT SPONSOR
ILLUMINATION SPONSOR
BROADCAST SPONSOR
COMMUNITY SPONSOR
AV SPONSOR
MEDIA SPONSORS
EVENT SPONSORS
C-ville Weekly • Charlottesville Parks & Recreation • Ting Pavilion
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Have questions? Email cvillegrand@charlottesville.gov or call 434-970-3095
Photography by Rob Garland Photographers.