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While we may not be dashing through the snow anytime soon, that doesn’t mean our holiday season can’t still be filled with jingle bells, shimmering lights, or boughs of holly! Check out these festive events that are sure to fill you with holiday cheer all month long!

Parades

From the sea to the street- holiday parades are in full swing this month! Bundle up and grab a lawn chair and your favorite travel mug of hot cocoa to enjoy a variety of cheerful parades and festive lighted boat displays.

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.visitsuffolkva.com/events/suffolk-holiday-parade-2023/">Suffolk Holiday Parade</a>, Suffolk, VA December 9th @ 7 PM</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://hampton.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=47101&month=12&year=2023&day=5&calType=0">Holly Days Parade</a>, Hampton, VA December 9th @ 5 PM</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://nauticus.org/events/lighted-boat-parade/">Lighted Boat Parade</a>, Norfolk, VA December 9th @ 6 PM</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.outerbanksvacations.com/events/holidays/hatteras-village-christmas-parade">Hatteras Village Christmas Parade</a>, Hatteras,NC December 9th @ 2PM</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://smithfieldstation.com/events/smithfield-boat-parade/">Smithfield Boat Parade</a>, Smithfield, VA December 17th @ 5:30 PM</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.downtownhampton.com/lightedboatparade">Hampton Lighted Boat Parade</a>, Hampton, VA December 16th @ 6 PM</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://hamptonroads.myactivechild.com/event/grand-menorah-parade-norfolk/">Grand Menorah Parade</a>, Norfolk, VA December 13th @ 5:45 PM</li>
</ul>

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	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/308319708367878">Lynnhaven Inlet Boat Parade</a>, Virginia Beach, VA December 16th @ 5 PM</li>
</ul>

Lights

Get your glow on, and check out some of the biggest light displays of the year! All light displays run through the end of December. Be sure to check the websites for any discounted nights or coupons!

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/313519674754846/313519734754840/">Festival of Lights</a>, Suffolk, VA (Drive-through Display)</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/dominion-energy-garden-lights/">Garden of Lights</a>, Norfolk, VA (Walking Display, Shuttle available)</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/809/Deck-the-Hall-Fa-La-La-Land">Deck The Hall</a>, Chesapeake, VA (Drive-through Display)</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://nnparksandrec.org/event/celebration-in-lights-30th-season/2023-12-05/">Celebration in Lights</a>, Newport News, VA (Drive-through Display)</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.winterfestonthewisconsin.com/">Winterfest on the Wisconsin</a>, Norfolk, VA (Walking Display)</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://beacheventsvb.com/event/bayport-credit-union-holiday-lights-at-the-beach-presented-by-food-lion/">Holiday Lights at the Beach</a>, Virginia Beach, VA (Drive-through, Bike Nights)</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://buschgardens.com/williamsburg/events/christmas-town/?AFS=CJ&utm_source=CJ&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateSale&PID=5498365&AID=14533105&cjevent=0f59dacb939c11ee806200130a82b839">Christmas Town at Busch Gardens</a>, Williamsburg, VA (Walking Display)</li>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.elizabethangardens.org/winterlights/">WinterLights at Elizabethan Gardens</a>, Manteo, NC (Walking Display)</li>
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Markets & Festivals

Need to do some last minute holiday shopping? Shop local and check out these fun holiday markets filled with local vendors!

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://portsvaevents.com/event/olde-towne-holiday-music-festival/">Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival</a>, Portsmouth, VA December 9th @ 11 AM</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://hampton.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=47101&month=12&year=2023&day=9&calType=0">Holly Days Market</a>, Hampton, VA December 9th @ 12 PM</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Calendar.aspx?EID=2598&month=12&year=2023&day=5&calType=0">Fa La La Land</a>, Chesapeake, VA December 9th @ 5 PM</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/716598647154443/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">A Very Merry Market</a>, Norfolk, VA December 9th @ 12 PM</li>
</ul>

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	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/625914519517567/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">Mistletoe Market</a>, Yorktown, VA December 9th @ 9 AM </li>
</ul>

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	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/318868211007865/318868574341162?event_time_id=318868574341162&ref=newsfeed">Wine and Country Christmas Market</a>, Elberon, VA  December 9th-17th @ 11:30 AM</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.cbda.net/events/snow-globe-spectacular-holidays-at-town-center-2023/?fbclid=IwAR18iRDF-GNpdRE5hQlTKH932IWclIuKHELI44d5YT5W9KFr41RHWmus5uA">Snow Globe Spectacular</a>, Virginia Beach, VA December 8th-10th @ 5 PM</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.outerbanks.org/event/soundside-holiday-market/8160/">Soundside Holiday Market</a>, Nags Head, NC December 10th & 17th @ 12 PM</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://outerbanksthisweek.com/dowdypark/events/farmers-market">Dowdy Park Holiday Farmers Market</a>, Nags Head, NC December 9th @ 9 AM</li>
</ul>

Between the twinkling lights, candy canes, and cozy Christmas sweaters, I hope you find these festive events are the perfect way to celebrate the season and say goodbye to 2023. May you and your loved ones have a very merry holiday season, and a happy and safe start to 2024!
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While we may not be dashing through the snow anytime soon, that doesn’t mean our holiday season can’t still be filled with jingle bells, shimmering lights, or boughs of holly! Check out these festive events that are sure to fill you with holiday cheer all month long!

Parades

From the sea to the street- holiday parades are in full swing this month! Bundle up and grab a lawn chair and your favorite travel mug of hot cocoa to enjoy a variety of cheerful parades and festive lighted boat displays.

Suffolk Holiday Parade, Suffolk, VA December 9th @ 7 PM

Holly Days Parade, Hampton, VA December 9th @ 5 PM

Lighted Boat Parade, Norfolk, VA December 9th @ 6 PM

Holly Days Parade, Hampton, VA December 9th @ 5 PM

Hatteras Village Christmas Parade, Hatteras,NC December 9th @ 2PM

Smithfield Boat Parade, Smithfield, VA December 17th @ 5:30 PM

Hampton Lighted Boat Parade, Hampton, VA December 16th @ 6 PM

Grand Menorah Parade, Norfolk, VA December 13th @ 5:45 PM

Lynnhaven Inlet Boat Parade, Virginia Beach, VA December 16th @ 5 PM

Lights

Get your glow on, and check out some of the biggest light displays of the year! All light displays run through the end of December. Be sure to check the websites for any discounted nights or coupons!

Festival of Lights, Suffolk, VA (Drive-through Display)

Garden of Lights, Norfolk, VA (Walking Display, Shuttle available)

Deck The Hall, Chesapeake, VA (Drive-through Display)

Celebration in Lights, Newport News, VA (Drive-through Display)

Winterfest on the Wisconsin, Norfolk, VA (Walking Display)

Holiday Lights at the Beach, Virginia Beach, VA (Drive-through, Bike Nights)

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA (Walking Display)
WinterLights at Elizabethan Gardens, Manteo, NC (Walking Display)

Markets & Festivals

Need to do some last minute holiday shopping? Shop local and check out these fun holiday markets filled with local vendors!

Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival, Portsmouth, VA December 9th @ 11 AM

Holly Days Market, Hampton, VA December 9th @ 12 PM

Fa La La Land, Chesapeake, VA December 9th @ 5 PM

Holly Days Market, Hampton, VA December 9th @ 12 PM

A Very Merry Market, Norfolk, VA December 9th @ 12 PM

Mistletoe Market, Yorktown, VA December 9th @ 9 AM

Wine and Country Christmas Market, Elberon, VA December 9th-17th @ 11:30 AM

Snow Globe Spectacular, Virginia Beach, VA December 8th-10th @ 5 PM

Soundside Holiday Market, Nags Head, NC December 10th & 17th @ 12 PM

Dowdy Park Holiday Farmers Market, Nags Head, NC December 9th @ 9 AM

Between the twinkling lights, candy canes, and cozy Christmas sweaters, I hope you find these festive events are the perfect way to celebrate the season and say goodbye to 2023. May you and your loved ones have a very merry holiday season, and a happy and safe start to 2024!

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisper, November brings with it a spirit of giving and gratitude. From food drives to showing shelter pets some love, this month offers numerous opportunities to lend a helping hand and spread kindness within our community!  Ignite your holiday spirit with these various ways to get involved and give back during this season of generosity.

<a href="https://edmarc.org/">EDMARC </a>

The Real Estate Group is a proud supporter of Edmarc, a family-centered home health and hospice support non-profit for children with life-threatening illnesses. Whether you can contribute time, toys, or a monetary donation, there are plenty of ways you can support a family in need this holiday season.

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/97NBMBGJG9GT/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1">Amazon Donation:</a> Order a donation straight from Edmarc’s Amazon wishlist.</li>

<li><a href="https://edmarc.org/ways-to-give/">Make a Monetary Donation:</a> Visit their website today to make a monthly or one time monetary donation</li>

<li><a href="https://edmarc.org/volunteers/">Volunteer Your Time: </a>Edmarc has a variety of events and opportunities for volunteers of all ages to get involved. </li>

<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EDMARC516">Social Media:</a> Show your support by liking, following, and sharing from Edmarc’s social media platforms.</li>
</ul>

<a href="https://foodbankonline.org/">FOODBANK OF SE VIRGINIA AND EASTERN SHORE</a>

The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore has been working hard over the last 40 years to provide over 350 million meals to those who need it in Hampton Roads. Be a part of the mission this giving season!

<ul>
<li><a href="https://foodbankonline.org/mayflower-marathon/?utm_source=tsm-lightbox&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=fy24mayflowermarathon&utm_content=DOL23K2D01-06SITELIGHTBOX">Give to the Mayflower Marathon:</a> Join in the 27th Annual Mayflower Marathon food and fund drive!</li>

<li><a href="https://foodbankonline.org/how-to-help/donate-funds/">Make a Monetary Donation: </a>With just a $10 donation, Foodbank is able to purchase up to $60 worth of food to those in need! </li>

<li><a href="https://foodbankonline.org/how-to-help/donate-time/">Volunteer Your Time:</a>  Volunteers are always needed to help sort, pick up, and distribute food.</li>
</ul>

<a href="https://foodbankonline.org/how-to-help/donate-food/">Donate Food:</a> The Foodbank makes shopping for a cause easy with a list of Most Needed Items on their website for you to view!

<a href="https://vbspca.com/">VIRGINIA BEACH SPCA</a>

Give shelter pets a little extra love this month by supporting the Virginia Beach Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QQROTQCGT7QE?ref_=wl_share">Amazon Wishlist</a>: Gift shelter pets with a toy or help supply fresh bedding or food to an animal in need.</li>

<li><a href="https://vbspca.com/general-donations/">Make a Monetary Donation: </a>85% of every donation goes directly to shelter care, clinic services, and humane education programs!</li>

<li><a href="https://vbspca.com/adult-volunteers/">Volunteer Your Time:</a>  By giving just 3 hours a month, you can help walk dogs, feed cats, and more!</li>

<li><a href="https://vbspca.com/adoptable-animals/">Adopt a Pet:</a> Ready for a lifetime commitment? Give the best gift to a shelter animal this month by giving them a home! </li>
</ul>

The opportunities mentioned above are just the tip of the iceberg of the many incredible nonprofits and organizations around the Eastern Shore that can benefit from a few extra helping hands. Whether it’s serving at a local shelter, donating to a charitable cause, or participating in community events, the act of giving enriches our lives and strengthens the bonds within our communities. So, let’s carry this spirit of generosity beyond November and make a positive, lasting impact on those in need.

I hope you and your loved ones enjoy a safe, happy, and heartwarming holiday season!

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead

Cynthia Spencer
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