Grand Illumination

Lighting the Holiday Season in Annapolis

the Sunday after Thanksgiving

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The Downtown Annapolis Partnership joins the City of Annapolis as they ring in the holiday season in downtown Annapolis.  The Grand Illumination annual tree lighting takes place near the Market House every year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

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The celebration begins at 3:00 pm with dancing and carols by local groups. The annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony will include carolers, music, and general merriment! This event is free and open to the public. Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Elfie as they arrive to light the Christmas Tree.

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Event Schedule 2024

3:15pm - 3:50pm Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Duet

4:00pm - 4:30pm Naptown Sings

4:00pm - 4:30pm Storytime Nutcracker inside Zachary's

4:30pm - 4:50pm Chesapeake Ballet 

4:50pm - 5:15pm Talent Machine

5:15pm Tree Lighting with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Elfie

 

Downtown road closures during Grand Illumination:

Fleet Street, Cornhill Street, and Market Space

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This year's Grand Illumination is sponsored by:

Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis

What's Up? Media

Talent Machine Company

Chesapeake Ballet

Naptown Sings

Lilys Printing

Zachary's Jewelers

The City of Annapolis

Palmer's Towing

Where in Annapolis

Garden Girls Landscaping

Frances Marketing Group

Downtown Annapolis Partnership

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To sponsor community events like this contact

the Downtown  Annapolis Partnership