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Norfolk previews holiday season: parades, light shows, WinterFest and family events
Summary
City leaders and cultural organizations described Grand Illumination Parade plans, Nauticus WinterFest with a Riverwalk of lights, Botanical Garden and Zoo light shows, museum winter programming and a festival lineup aimed at drawing regional visitors throughout the holiday season.
Norfolk cultural and tourism organizations used the City Council work session on Nov. 18 to detail a broad holiday calendar intended to draw residents and visitors over the next six weeks.
Mary Miller, president and CEO of the Downtown Norfolk Council, said the 39th Grand Illumination Parade will step off at 7 p.m. with 92 units and about 2,000 participants, and noted the parade attracts regional groups and large remote viewership via Facebook Live. "Tens of thousands of spectators will line…
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