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Visiting Virginia is wonderful at any time of year, and you’ll always get a warm welcome. However, Christmas in Virginia is a really special occasion.
If you’re planning on visiting the area near to Christmas, there’ll be a full list of events worth attending while you’re there. From fireworks to parades and more, here are some events to keep in mind.
How about witnessing one of the top ten Christmas parades in the US? The Reston Holiday Parade is everything you could ever want from a Christmas parade for all the family. Head to Reston, VA, and enjoy everything from lights and balloons to marching bands and floats.
If your little ones are waiting for Santa, they won’t be disappointed when they see him arrive in a horse-drawn carriage. However, if you want to see a parade that’s a little different from the norm, head to Yorktown instead.
Yorktown holds its own boat parade where sailboats and powerboats compete for best in show. Stand on shore and watch the boats parade by while enjoying live music and warm cider.
If you enjoy a good fireworks display at Christmas, you’ll need to be in Colonial Williamsburg for the holidays. The area has an annual fireworks display that gets better every year.
The atmosphere at the display is phenomenal and there’s a great sense of community during the holidays that is hard to beat. Enjoy hot refreshments while you awe at the sky for over an hour.
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without much-loved carols. A good rendition of Silent Night is enough to send shivers down your spine or add tears to your eyes. In Busch Gardens, the carolers go all out.
Not only are the carols sung to utter perfection but the men and women also dress up as traditional carolers for their audience. There are other events happening at Busch Gardens during the holidays. Take a look here for a full list.
If you’re staying within traveling distance of Virginia Beach during the holidays, it’s certainly worth a visit. The Virginia Beach boardwalk is decorated with thousands of lights that are a must-see for anyone in the Christmas spirit.
The lights stretch from 2nd to 33rd street and feature classic Christmas scenes like the nativity, Santa and his reindeer, and even jumping dolphins.
If you want to be part of something truly special, make sure you make time for the Alexandria candlelight tour. Bring your own candle to light or get one from the organizers at the start of the event.
Join the locals and take a tour of the area on foot while singing Christmas carols. This event encompasses the true meaning of Christmas.
There’s never a dull moment when it comes to Christmas in Virginia. You may even find you want to extend your stay and carry on with the festivities. One thing is for sure: you’ll make memories that last a lifetime.