Grand Illumination Parade Norfolk 2024. The grand illumination parade takes place every year on the saturday before thanksgiving, bringing thousands of spectators out to the streets of downtown norfolk to take. 38th annual grand illumination parade.

The grand illumination parade, taking place on the saturday before thanksgiving, is the annual celebration in downtown norfolk and olde towne portsmouth. Tune into the full livestream of the 38th annual grand illumination parade ,.