# Christmas parades and tree lightings in Virginia Beach–Norfolk, 2026

> We found three Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Virginia Beach–Norfolk with 2026 dates: two parades and one tree lighting or lighting night, all free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 3 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **Grand Illumination Parade** at Downtown Norfolk, Downtown Norfolk. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 7pm. Price: Free. The 40th parade, with the theme Ruby Radiance. Official page: https://www.downtownnorfolk.org/event/the-40th-annual-grand-illumination-parade (checked 2026-10-28)
- **Holiday Parade at the Beach** at Atlantic Ave., 15th to 25th streets, Virginia Beach Oceanfront. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 5:30–7:30pm; steps off at 15th Street. Price: Free. Official page: https://beacheventsvb.com/event/holiday-parade-at-the-beach-2026/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **Town Center Grand Illumination** at Town Center Fountain Plaza, Virginia Beach. When: Sat, Nov 28, 2026. Time: 5–6pm. Price: Free. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive, the tree lights up, and elves hand out free hot chocolate. Official page: https://www.cbda.net/events/town-center-grand-illumination-2026/ (checked 2026-10-28)

## Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

- [Grand Illumination Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/virginia-beach-norfolk/events/grand-illumination-parade-downtown-norfolk/): next dates Nov 21, 2026

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Virginia Beach–Norfolk in 2026?
Grand Illumination Parade: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 7pm (Downtown Norfolk). Holiday Parade at the Beach: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 5:30–7:30pm; steps off at 15th Street (Virginia Beach Oceanfront).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Virginia Beach–Norfolk?
Town Center Grand Illumination at Town Center Fountain Plaza: Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 5–6pm.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Virginia Beach–Norfolk free?
All of the ones we list are free to watch: Grand Illumination Parade, Town Center Grand Illumination and Holiday Parade at the Beach. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

### Which are best for little kids?
Evening ones start after dark and are colder, so bring layers and a blanket for the stroller. Get there early for a curb spot near the start so little ones can see.

### How do you check these parades and tree lightings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).