Colonial Heights Tourism

10/15/2026

❤️ LOVE IS COMING TO THE FORT CLIFTON FESTIVAL! ❤️

We’re excited to announce that the iconic LOVE sign is coming to the 51st Annual Fort Clifton Festival!

Get ready to snap a photo, make some memories, and celebrate everything that makes Virginia special right here in Colonial Heights!

From festival traditions and local vendors to family fun and community spirit, there are so many reasons to LOVE Colonial Heights and we can’t wait to share this one with you!

📍 Fort Clifton Festival | Colonial Heights, Virginia
🗓️ May 8 and May 9, 2027

10/14/2026

🎄✨ HOLIDAY MAGIC IS COMING! ✨🎄

Join us for our Holiday Pop-Up Market, where the season comes to life with festive fun for the whole family!

Saturday, November 21, 4-7 PM

Shop local vendors and find one-of-a-kind gifts
Browse handmade arts & crafts
Grab a bite from delicious food trucks
Enjoy the sounds of holiday caroling
Gather with us for our Grand Illumination!

From holiday shopping to festive music and twinkling lights, there’s something magical about celebrating the season right here in our community.

Bring your friends, bring the family, and come ready to make some holiday memories!

Shop local. Eat local. Celebrate local.

10/08/2026

Come cheer on our fabulous senior citizens tomorrow!

10/07/2026

🎄✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨🎄

The 73rd Annual Colonial Heights Christmas Parade is coming!

Join us on Tuesday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. along the Boulevard for one of the Tri-Cities’ most beloved holiday traditions.

This year’s parade is extra special as we celebrate 100 years of Colonial Heights!

2026 Theme:
A Timeless Christmas: 100 Year Tribute

From sparkling floats and festive performances to marching bands and, of course, Santa himself, we’re bringing the magic of Christmas to the Boulevard for an unforgettable night of celebration.

Gather your family and friends, bundle up, grab some hot chocolate and make plans to experience this longstanding Colonial Heights tradition!

Tuesday, December 1, 2026
7:00 p.m.
The Boulevard | Colonial Heights, VA

100 years of Colonial Heights. One timeless Christmas tradition.

10/02/2026

The Old Brick House is PERFECTION. That view!

Thank you to the Old Brick House for sharing this incredible venue with us for the day for the Heritage and Harvest Tea.

09/24/2026

We are looking for tent vendors to showcase their company, decorate their tents and pass out candy for Blaze's Cosmic Halloween !

Email: [email protected]

09/22/2026

It’s FINALLY SPOOKY SEASON…but we’re only a “little stitious” around here at Violet Bank.

And if you’re looking for a little extra spooky this Halloween, join us for Blaze’s Cosmic Halloween on October 31st with the Colonial Heights Optimist Club and the Tri-City Chili Peppers.

09/16/2026

09/10/2026

Blast from the past!

We don’t always find really cool stuff at Violet Bank Museum, but when we do, it’s a Kodak Carousel Slide Projector with late 70’s photo slides from the Fort Clifton Festival.