Bristol’s Grand Illumination and Christmas Festival
- 400 Hope Street, RI 02809
- Newport County
- December 6, 2025
The 2025 Bristol Grand Illumination is a Christmas tree and town lighting ceremony scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Bristol, RI. It is the kickoff event for the two-day Bristol Christmas Festival and will feature children singing, music, and Santa's arrival, culminating in the lighting of the town's Christmas Tree and Hope Street. The rain date for the Grand Illumination is Sunday, December 7, 2025.
- Date and Time: Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. The main festival continues through Sunday, December 7.
- Location: Hope Street, Bristol, RI, where it will be closed between State Street and Church Street starting at 4:00 PM.
- Event Features:
- Children's caroling and music.
- Santa's arrival.
- Lighting of the town's Christmas Tree and Hope Street.
- A large star across the road will also be lit.
Rain Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM.What to expect at the Festival: The two-day event also includes a European Market with vendors, food and drinks, holiday crafts, and entertainment.
Additional Information
- Dates: December 6, 2025
- Location: Bristol
- Address: 400 Hope Street, RI 02809
- Time: 4:00 PM
400 Hope Street, RI 02809



