Charlottesville's Grand Illumination Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5–8 pm at Ting Pavilion

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 5-10 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, Choirs of CHS, Lora Kelley, 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 transform City Hall Plaza into a spectacular glowing wonderland – the perfect family photo-op. 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 5-10 p.m. Security bag check stations will be set up at 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 City Hall Annex parking lots at 7th Street and Key Rec Center will be closed at 11 a.m.

Participate WITH US

If you would like to inquire about EVENT 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.

Created By
City of Charlottesville