4:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Kanawha Plaza
Friday, December 6, 4-7 PM
Kanawha Plaza, 701 E. Canal Street
Countdown with ABC8 for the tree lighting and illumination of the Downtown Richmond skyline at 5:59 PM when all the lights come ON! Enjoy live performances, food trucks and a little extra sparkle from holiday lights in Richmond, VA.
Free event. Rain or shine.
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RVA Illuminates Event Details
Beginning at 4 PM, City of Richmond officials, 8News, K-95, 103.7 Your Variety, and an exciting lineup of special guests will kick-off the beloved tradition of lighting up downtown.
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Just before, at 5:58 PM, K 95, 103.7, and 8 News will begin the countdown, building the excitement as we all prepare to "flip the switch" and bring the holiday glow to our city. This spectacular event simply can’t happen without you! We invite everyone to join in by turning on your own holiday lights at your building, helping to create a sea of festive lights across the Richmond skyline at 6PM SHARP.
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Adding to the evening’s joy, we’ll have captivating performances by Desire Roots, AJ Jones, and The Falcon Notes of Huguenot High School, with DJ Lonnie B bringing the holiday soundtrack
RVA Illuminates Street Closures
RESTRICTED PARKING:
South 8th Street (Both Sides)between E Canal & Cary Street
S. 9th Street (West Side) between E Canal & Cary Street
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STREET CLOSURES:
South 7th Street between E Byrd& Canal Street From 9:00 am to 10:00 pm E Canal Street between 7th & 9th Street From 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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BOTH EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 6, 2024
