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Grand Illumination and the Arrival of Santa (Town Center)
- When
- (Starts in 32 days)
- Where
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Date source
- Organizer site · cbda.net
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About this event
Town Center of Virginia Beach opens the holidays at Fountain Plaza with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus and a tree lighting ceremony. Santa's elves hand out holiday treats, including hot chocolate and goodies from Town Center restaurants while supplies last. Right after the lighting, the Snow Globe Spectacular begins, with Santa and Mrs. Claus greeting families from their own life-size snow globe and dancing elves, violinists, tap dancers and other performers appearing in globes of their own.
Our take: Stay after the lighting, because the Snow Globe Spectacular with Santa in his giant globe starts right as the ceremony ends.
Parking
Parking is always free in Town Center.
Good to know
5–6pm
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