Norfolk Grand Illumination 2025. The grand illumination parade is a beloved holiday tradition for many in hampton roads. This year, the 37th annual grand illumination parade takes place in downtown norfolk at 7pm on saturday, november 18.
Norfolk’s grand illumination parade that takes place every year on the saturday before thanksgiving, bringing thousands of spectators out to the streets of downtown norfolk to take in the beauty, magic, and electric holiday. This year, the grand illumination parade is revving up for a trip down memory lane, transforming downtown norfolk into a retro wonderland!