Experience Grand Illumination

Planning a holiday vacation to Williamsburg, Virginia? Make your lodging reservations at Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder, the leader of Williamsburg, VA hotels, to enjoy immediate access to the spirited festivities in nearby Colonial Williamsburg. Relax in comfort at our full-service Colonial Williamsburg lodging before and after the excitement of this dazzling event that heralds the start of the season – the Grand Illumination.

Just a half mile from our hotel in Williamsburg, the Grand Illumination is one of the most popular Williamsburg events and takes place on Sunday, December 6, 2009 to kick off the month-long celebration. The festivities include musical performances on several stages and the lighting of over 1,000 electric candles glowing in the windows of buildings, homes, and shops of the Historic Area, exuding a warm and cozy ambience. The evening culminates in awe-inspiring pyrotechnic displays from three locations.

An annual tradition since 1936, holidays in Williamsburg are commemorated with streets and storefronts bedecked in the finest of holiday splendor. Charming handmade decorations feature fresh, natural ingredients such as pine roping, greenery and fruits.

During the rest of the month, visitors can get into the spirit of things with impressive holiday displays, intriguing home tours, decadent holiday feasts, decorating seminars, delightful shopping and more! Don't miss the vibrant New Year's Eve celebration marking the conclusion of this popular event. View more information.

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