Andrea Copeland, Emcee for this year’s Grand Illumination: The 25th annual Grand Illumination on the Downtown Mall is Friday, December 2nd from 5pm to 8pm. This year’s festivities will feature activities and entertainment for all ages including a holiday concert, holiday market, giveaways and raffles from local nonprofits, as well as bounce houses, face painting, games, and photo-ops for the kids. Complimentary parking is available at Water Street and Market Street garages from 5-9 p.m and the illumination countdown begins at 7:25pm. More info: https://www.charlottesville.gov/205/Grand-Illumination