The host, Mayor Dwight C. Jones, greets partygoers at the Mayor’s Senior Holly Ball. Location: The ballroom in the Altria Theater.

Ninety-six-year-old Lulu Gault, center, boogies with with Judith and Ike Koziol at the Dec. 4 Holly Ball event — billed as an “evening of holiday joy.” Location: The ballroom in the Altria Theater.

Marchers guide the gigantic Tweety Bird balloon, sponsored by Martin’s Food Markets, down Broad Street at the Christmas Parade on Dec. 6th.

Parade-goers stay warm as they enjoy the array of floats, marching bands and even an appearance by Santa Claus.

Virginia Commonwealth University’s pep band, The Peppas, rock the crowd during the Grand Illumination.

Two-year-old Olivia Cheek, left, and Aliyah Cheek, 5, are dazzled by the lights at the James Center Downtown during the 30th annual Grand Illumination last Friday.