| Things To Do: 63 Events Found; Nov 23, 2009 - Nov 23, 2010
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The Holiday Parade at the Beach | Virginia Beach
5 Dec 2009 (annual)
Atlantic Avenue sparkles with bands, animals, beautiful floats, prancing horses, local celebrities, antique cars and, of course, Santa Claus as Virginia Beach celebrates the arrival of the festive season with The Holiday Parade at the Beach. |
Williamsburg's Grand Illumination |  Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg
6 Dec 2009 (annual)
On the first Sunday in December Williamsburg's Grand Illumination ushers in the festive season. Colonial Williamsburg is the venue for this lavish celebration as three separate firework displays (at the Capitol, Governor's Palace and Magazine) light up the sky. |
Chinese New Year | Children's Museum of Virginia, Portsmouth
Jan 2010 (annual)
The Children's Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth celebrates the Chinese New Year with Chinese costumes and music, kite making and paper folding, calligraphy, Hui Chun, tai chi demonstrations and a traditional Lion Dance, performed by the Chinese Community Association. |
Shamrock the Block | Richmond
Mar 2010 (annual)
More than 20,000 people fill the streets of the historic Shockoe Bottom in Richmond, Virginia during the annual Shamrock the Block outdoor music festival. The event includes a children's area, vendors and a wide variety of food and drink. |
Williamsburg Film Festival | Holiday Inn Patriot, Williamsburg
Mar 2010 (annual)
As a city with a rich history, it seems only fitting that the Williamsburg Film Festival celebrates the golden age of Hollywood. Held at Holiday Inn Patriot, the event features screenings, talks, daily autograph and photo sessions and nightly entertainment |
St Patrick's Day Party | Siné Irish Pub, Richmond
Mar 2010 (annual)
The Sine Irish Pub (pronounced 'Shin-áy') in Richmond celebrates St Patrick's Day with a party. Enjoy the live music and drinks, and tuck into traditional pub grub such as fish 'n' chips or corned beef and cabbage. |
Annual Church Hill Irish Festival | Richmond
Mar 2010 (annual)
The Church Hill Irish Festival is held in downtown Richmond. Highlights include a parade, family fun and a street festival with bagpipers, dancers and delicious food. |
NASCAR at Martinsville Speedway | Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville
Mar 2010 (various dates)
Martinsville Speedway hosts races each season during the NEXTEL series of NASCAR races. With a seated capacity of 63,000, the oval track here is the shortest of any to stage races in the series. |
VCU French Film Festival | Byrd Theatre, Richmond
Mar 2010 (annual)
The Virginia Commonwealth University Film Festival presents around 13 feature films and 13 short films from France each year. All have English subtitles and are introduced by the director or actors, with a question-and-answer session following each screening. |
Easter on Parade | Richmond
Apr 2010 (annual)
More than 35,000 people head to Richmond's Monument Avenue every year for Easter on Parade, a celebration of spring that includes arts and crafts stalls, children's activities, food vendors and music. |
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