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A Monumental Occasion

December 3, 2009 | 6:00pm - 6:00pm

Washington Monument
600 N Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

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An Evening of Choir Performances, Strolling Entertainment, and More Mount Vernon Place celebrates the holiday season with the 38th annual lighting of the Washington Monument.

A Monumental Occasion takes place Thursday, December 3 with pre-event festivities at 6pm in Mount Vernon. The ceremony begins at 7pm with the official lighting at approximately 7:20pm.

The evening includes strolling entertainment, refreshments, and the official lighting by Mayor Sheila Dixon. The event ends with a colorful fireworks finale choreographed to music.

A Monumental Occasion is coordinated by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore in conjunction with the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts and the Department of Recreation and Parks. The event is sponsored by Saul Ewing. The media partners are WBAL-TV 11 and MIX 106.5.

For additional information, visit http://www.godowntownbaltimore.com or contact 410-244-1030.