The National Cathedral is a true national treasure in the Washington, DC area. They are hosting their First “Holiday Light Spectacular” Event on Friday, December 27 and Saturday, December 28 at 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 pm.
Holiday Light Display Details
Mark your calendars and text your family and friends to meet you at the National Cathedral’s ticketed family-friendly Holiday Light Spectacular. The 45 minute event will showcase live music and an indoor light show in the Cathedral. The Cathedral alone is wonderful, but add lights during the holidays and it’s even more majestic. Plus, at the event, enjoy a screening of the 1982 animated film “The Snowman” where a live orchestra will play the movie’s soundtrack. Prepare to hear Musicians play “Carol of the Bells,” “Walking in a Winter Wonderland,” “Silver Bells,” “Snow Day,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” “Oh What A Night (Late December ’63)” and “Let It Snow.” The event will also include a performance of “Walking in the Air” by the live orchestra from the score of “The Snowman” along with other songs from the soundtrack.
This special event sandwiched between Christmas and New Year is the perfect addition to family-friendly holiday itinerary. Imagine being inside the Cathedral with gorgeous lights projected on the walls and ornate, vaulted ceiling while Christmas music is played. The Holiday Light Spectacular could be described as being inside a “musical snow globe world” in the Cathedral. 2019 is the inaugural year for the Cathedral to host the Holiday Light Spectacular. You don’t want to miss it! It’s the perfect opportunity to don your holiday outfit, continue to enjoy the season, and get some truly Instagramable photos.
To me, the Cathedral has a magical way of encouraging entrants to embrace the reason for the season. The Cathedral exists to be “a house of prayer for all people, conceived by our founders to serve as a great church for national purposes.” Furthermore, entering the Cathedral reminds us of the incredible city and time we live in. We have an opportunity to show our children the gorgeous Cathedral which is significant in our city and country. It’s right at our fingertips and this event is the perfect opportunity to take kids.
Tickets to Holiday Light Spectacular
Come to the Holiday Light Spectacular at the Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington D.C. 20016 on Friday, December 27, and Saturday, December 28 at 4:30, 6:30, or 8:30 pm. Click here to secure your tickets and check out all of the details. A few quick notes, the time is 45 minutes and the show contains flashing lights and water-based smoke and haze. Be sure to take advantage of the free parking in the underground garage and on the Cathedral grounds. And carve out time to search for the gargoyles and Darth Vader on the outside of the Cathedral! Also, while at the Cathedral, enjoy Beauvior Playground. It is one of our very favorite playgrounds.
Grab your tickets to the Holiday Light Spectacular HERE!
