Five November Holiday Road Trip Ideas

November 5, 10:38 PMPhiladelphia Family Travel ExaminerErica Lamberg

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1. Harrisburg Holiday Parade. Harrisburg. Nov. 21. The state capital's melting pot celebration, with floats, marching bands and communty groups, presents a tribute to Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. 717-255-3020; www.harrisburgevents.com/Events/Parade.html.

2. Christmas at the Newport Mansions. Newport, R.I. Nov. 20-Jan. 3. A display of evergreens, thousands of poinsettias, fresh flowers and festive wreaths decorating the famous mansions. 401-847-1000; www.newportmansions.org.

3. "Fez"tival of Trees. Concord, N.H. Nov. 20-29. Fully decorated, artificial trees dressed for the holiday season. At night, the trees are lit for added elegance. 603-225-5372; www.bektashshriners.org.

4. A Christmas Carol. Washington. Nov. 23-Jan. 3. The holiday classic will be presented in the newly renovated Ford's Theatre. 202-347-4833; www.fords.org.

5. Grand Illumination Parade. Norfolk, Va. Nov. 21. A nighttime procession, with festive floats, marching bands, giant balloons, decorated vehicles, dancers, and, of course, Santa Claus. 757-623-1757; www.downtownnorfolk.org.