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Washington Monument Lighting - One of Americas oldest monuments to our first president is awash in lights for the holiday season. Live entertainment, food, drink, and even fireworks are on the tap during the pre-event, which starts at 5:30 in the heart of Mount Vernon. (The actual lighting is at 7). Night of 100 Elvises - A uniquely Baltimore event, Elvises as far as the eye can see gather at the Lithuanian Hall, 851-3 Hollins St. The main ballroom will host at least 12 bands and 12 Elvis tribute artists. All entertainers will perform all Elvis music, all night. No song will be duplicated in the ballroom. You get the picture. General admissions tickets are $57 and include drinks and a southern buffet. Dollar Days Weekend - Every year for one weekend in December, downtown Baltimore attractions drop admission prices to $1 or less. Dollar admission at the Baltimore Aquarium may be the highlight, but dozens of other attractions also offer up this holiday treat. The 2010 dates are December 4th and 5th. Childrens Chorus of Maryland Holiday Concert - The Gordon Center for Performing Arts in Owings Mills (3506 Gwynnbrook Ave.) hosts its 35th-annual holiday concert at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12-$18 and can be purchased online. Mayors Annual Christmas Parade - The annual parade begins at 2 p.m. at Poly/Western High School and ends on 37th St. Its a 2.5-mile path that includes more than 150 marching units. |