Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Tree Lighting at Market Square | Stories, Carols, Fife & Drum
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Returning to Colonial Williamsburg during our favorite time of year, we were excited to finally experience the annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting that takes place in Market Square just off Duke of Gloucester Street.
This festive event features a tall spruce adorned with more than 7,500 lights, shining down on the many townsfolk and visitors gathered in the old colonial capital.
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Each year, the celebration begins with opening ceremonies on the steps of Colonial Williamsburg’s courthouse before the grand illumination of the towering evergreen that so many have come to see. It’s a magnificent moment of glow and glisten, a true Christmas tradition here in Williamsburg.
The 2022 Tree Lighting took place on Friday, December 1st.
Bundled up and ready to take part in the outdoor holiday splendor of this grand occasion, we were grateful to be back in the area and eager to capture its timeless charm and historical magic.
Join us as we relive and share the sights, sounds, and festive spirit of this enchanting evening in Colonial Williamsburg.