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Virginia Beach welcomes Christmas 2025 near the boardwalk and oceanfront, where seaside lights and coastal breezes create a unique holiday mood. Festive entertainment, seasonal events and holiday activities include markets, concerts and family gatherings along illuminated shorelines.
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Top Christmas Events In and Around Virginia Beach
- Virginia Beach Christmas Market
- BayPort Credit Union Holiday Parade at the Beach
- Holiday Lights at the Beach
- Virginia Beach Holiday Boat Parade
- BayPort Credit Union Surf N Santa 5 Miler
- Snow Globe Spectacular: Holidays at Town Center
- Holiday Lights Bike Night
- BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach
- Celebration in Lights (Newport News)
- Colonial Williamsburg Grand Illumination (Williamsburg)
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Virginia Beach Christmas Events
Virginia Beach Christmas Light Displays
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Experience the magic of the "Fanta-Sea" of lights at Holiday Lights at the Beach in Virginia Beach. Drive your vehicle along the iconic boardwalk, illuminated by nautical, holiday, and adventure-themed displays. Tune into a special radio frequency to hear holiday music perfectly synchronized with the dazzling light show, featuring festive sea creatures, elves, and a towering Christmas tree. This beloved event, recognized as a Top 20 November Event and a Top 100 Event in North America, offers a unique and memorable way to celebrate the season.
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Step into a winter wonderland at the Snow Globe Spectacular in Virginia Beach's Town Center. Discover enchanting, life-size snow globes filled with creative holiday scenes. Enjoy live weekend entertainment featuring ballerinas, elves, and musicians, and capture magical moments with Santa Claus in his own North Pole Snow Globe. Don't miss the dazzling light show on the Holiday Fountain Plaza Tree each evening.
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Experience the magic of the holidays on two wheels at the Virginia Beach Holiday Lights Bike Night. This unique event invites families to pedal along the boardwalk, taking in dazzling light displays. Ride through whimsical scenes of jumping fish, musical crabs, and jolly elves, culminating in the spectacular nation's largest and longest curved LED Light Tunnel, all set to music. It's a festive, one-night-only journey into holiday cheer.
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Experience the enchantment of the BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach, a spectacular drive-through light display along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Marvel at illuminated sea creatures, festive characters, and a 40-foot dancing Christmas tree. Don't miss the largest curved LED Light Tunnel in the U.S. for a truly magical holiday memory.
Virginia Beach Christmas Markets and Shopping
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Discover unique, handcrafted treasures at the 44th Annual Virginia Beach Christmas Market. This highly-rated event showcases over 175 artisans from across the nation, offering everything from fine art and jewelry to thousands of Christmas collectibles. Indulge in festive gourmet treats and support local charities by donating food or blood for admission discounts.
Virginia Beach Other Christmas Activities
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Get ready for a spectacular evening as Atlantic Avenue transforms into a winter wonderland for the annual Holiday Parade at the Beach. Over 100 units, including giant balloons, marching bands, and illuminated floats, will dazzle spectators. Don't miss the grand appearance of Santa Claus himself, bringing holiday cheer to all ages.
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Prepare for a spectacular display of holiday cheer at the Virginia Beach Holiday Boat Parade. This beloved event transforms the waterways into a dazzling spectacle of lights as decorated boats parade for charity. It's a festive tradition that brings the community together to celebrate the season and support the vital work of the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation.
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Experience the magic of the holidays with the BayPort Credit Union Surf N Santa 5 Miler. This unique evening run takes participants along the beautifully lit Virginia Beach Boardwalk, offering a festive atmosphere. All finishers receive a special bottle opener medal and a Santa short suit. The event culminates in a lively post-race party inside the Virginia Beach Convention Center, complete with music and refreshments.
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