Arts & Entertainment

Bristol Christmas Festival & Grand Illumination

Bristol hosts a day of holiday activities culminating with the Grand Illumination of the tree in front of the Burnside Building on Hope Street. There is musical entertainment from 4:15 to 4:45 pm, followed by the "Pre Grand  Illumination" show with music and entertainment, until shortly before 6 pm, when the Grand Illumination of the town's tree and downtown lighting takes place. 

St. Michael's Church across Hope Street will have a Live Nativity as well.

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