Canada’s virtual holiday celebration starts Thursday

By Victoria Williston

Posted Dec 17, 2020 01:25:00 PM.

Heritage Canada is ready to launch IllumiNATION! — a virtual show that it says, “takes you on a magical cross-country journey.”

The event starts online, Thursday, December 17, and will feature the first winner of Canada's Drag Race, Priyanka performing on Parliament Hill.

IllumiNATION! will highlight artists and performers from all across Canada including Ottawa, Montréal, Toronto, Halifax, Moncton, Calgary, Vancouver, Yellowknife, and Old Crow, Yukon.

Residents can watch IllumiNATION! at home through the Canadian Heritage Website or their YouTube and Facebook Page.

The virtual show will premiere at 8 p.m. (ET) and will run until January 7, 2021.

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