Regional Yule Log Celebrations

2026 Yule Log Celebrations

Every December, the William & Mary community comes together to celebrate the holidays at regional Yule Log gatherings held around the country. This beloved tradition began in the 1930s and has connected W&M students, alumni, families and friends ever since. 

We invite you to join William & Mary in your region for a Yule Log celebration, featuring fresh cut holly from campus. 

Register for a Regional Yule Log Celebration

This year, regional Yule Log celebrations will be hosted in the following cities:

  • Alexandria, VA | Saturday, Dec. 5
  • Annapolis, MD | Saturday, Dec. 12
  • Atlanta, GA | Friday, Dec. 11
  • Baltimore, MD | Wednesday, Dec. 2
  • Boston, MA | Tuesday, Dec. 8
  • Bristol, VA | Wednesday, Dec. 9
  • Charleston, SC | Sunday, Dec. 6
  • Charlotte, NC | Wednesday, Dec. 9
  • Charlottesville, VA | Wednesday, Dec. 9
  • Chicago, IL | Sunday, Dec. 13
  • Dallas, TX | Saturday, Dec. 5
  • D.C. Metro | Saturday, Dec. 5
  • Denver, CO | Wednesday, Dec. 2
  • Houston, TX | Sunday, Dec. 6
  • Kansas City, KS | Saturday, Dec. 5
  • Los Angeles, CA | Thursday, Dec. 3
  • Miami, FL | Wednesday, Dec. 9
  • New Orleans, LA | Thursday, Dec. 10
  • Northern Neck, VA | Saturday, Dec. 5
  • New York, NY | Wednesday, Dec. 9
  • Orlando, FL | Thursday, Dec, 10
  • Philadelphia, PA | Monday, Dec. 7
  • Pittsburgh, PA | Thursday, Dec. 10
  • Richmond, VA | Thursday, Dec. 10
  • Roanoke, VA | Thursday, Dec. 3
  • San Diego, CA | Tuesday, Dec. 8
  • San Francisco, CA | Thursday, Dec. 10
  • Seattle, WA | Thursday, Dec. 3
  • South Hampton Roads, VA | Wednesday, Dec. 9
  • Saint Petersburg, FL | Thursday, Dec. 3
  • Apex, NC | Thursday, Dec. 10
  • Twin Cities, MN | Saturday, Dec. 12
  • Williamsburg, VA | Saturday, Dec. 12**
  • Winchester, VA | Wednesday, Dec. 2
  • Virtual (Zoom) | Tuesday, Dec. 1

** Join W&M Williamsburg-Peninsula Network for the Grand Illumination celebration. Registration for this event is separate: Grand Illumination Registration

Yule Log ceremonies worldwide are made possible by the W&M Alumni Association Fund, which directly supports the activities of William & Mary regional networks, as well as Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, inclusion initiatives, career networking and professional events and more!

GIVE TO THE WILLIAM & MARY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FUND