The Grand Illumination is the name given to the lighting of the Christmas and holiday tree that the City of Charlottesville installs each year outside City Hall. There’s a big party with all sorts of performers and the city is looking for people who want to spread some holiday cheer.
“Whether you’re a solo act or part of a group, this is your chance to show off your festive talent in front of the Charlottesville community,” reads an announcement sent out earlier this month.
People who would like the chance are asked to send their name, contact information, and at least one performance video to the email address cvillegrand@charlottesville.gov.
For more information about the event, visit the Grand Illumination website.
Next week the city will announce a contest to name the tree that will be installed for the holidays season. The contest will utilize ranked choice voting as a way to demonstrate the process in advance of next year’s primary elections for local and state races.
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