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Holidays in Leesburg

Celebrate the holiday season in Leesburg

 

Holiday design 2012The Town of Leesburg invites locals and visitors to enjoy "the most wonderful time of the year" and experience a little holiday magic in Historic Downtown Leesburg.  

 

Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Show at Ida Lee Recreation Center

December 1st,  9:00am-4:00pm and December 2nd, 10:00am-4:00pm

No big-box shopping here! This show features over 90 local and regional artisans selling hand-made items including candles, stained glass, carved wood, jewelry, leather products, table linens, and much more. Find something for everyone on your shopping list and a little something to brighten your home this season. Admission and parking for this show are free.

 

Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting

Friday, December 7th, 6:00pm

Join friends and neighbors and celebrate the start of the holiday season in Leesburg at the annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony on the Town Green. The festive ceremony will feature performances from local schools and a holiday message from Mayor Kristen Umstattd.. The crowd will be encouraged to join in on a holiday sing-a-long and view the lighting of the Christmas tree and menorah.

 

Annual Christmas and Holiday Parade

Saturday, December 8th, 10:00am

On the second Saturday of December, the holiday spirit will be in full swing as Leesburg hosts the annual holiday parade. The parade will begin at 10:00am and usher Santa and his friends down King Street, through Historic Leesburg. The parade will begin at Ida Lee Drive and end at Fairfax Street. Parade participation is open to the public, including businesses, civic groups, teams, organizations, and community groups- click here for the registration form. Be sure to mark your calendar and plan to celebrate the holiday season in Leesburg. 

 

Jingle JamJingle Jam Poster 2012

Saturday, December 8th, 11:30am, 2:30pm, and 8:00pm

Continue your day with a rockin' holiday concert in downtown Leesburg at the 3rd Annual Jingle Jam! There will be a matinee performance at 2:30pm and an evening show at 8:00pm. Back again this year is the Jr. Jam, a 30-minute performance for the smallest holiday rockers at 11:30am, right after the Christmas and Holiday Parade. Tickets for all shows are expected to go on sale Monday, Nov 19th at 5am at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center. Tickets must be purchased in person and there is a maximum of 10 tickets per person.

 

For more details about Holidays in Leesburg or any of the activities, please call 703-777-1368 or visit www.idalee.org or contact the Leesburg Downtown Business Association at www.downtownleesburgva.com. Plan to catch your holiday spirit in downtown Leesburg and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!
Last updated: 11/8/2012 3:16:36 PM