RVA Illuminates at Kanawha Plaza
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4:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Kanawha Plaza

RVA Illuminates

Friday, December 6, 4-7 PM

Kanawha Plaza, 701 E. Canal Street

Countdown with the City of Richmond, 8News, K-95, 103.7 Your Variety, and special guests for the tree lighting and illumination of the Downtown Richmond skyline at 6 PM when all the lights come ON! Enjoy live performances, food trucks and a little extra sparkle from holiday lights in Richmond, VA.

  • 4 PM: Kick-off of the lighting up of downtown Richmond.
  • 5:58: The official countdown begins!
  • 6 PM Sharp: All downtown businesses turn ON! their holiday lights!
  • Performances by Desire Roots, AJ Jones, and The Falcon Notes of Huguenot High
  • Holiday soundtrack by DJ Lonnie B
  • Free, rain or shine event.

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RVA Illuminates Street Closures & Restricted Parking

Restricted Parking, effective December 6:

  • S. 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, effective December 6:

  • S. 7th Street between E. Byrd& Canal Street, 9 AM-10 PM
  • E. Canal Street between 7th & 9th Street, 2-10:00 PM

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