# The Willard InterContinental Thanksgiving Grand Family Brunch

> Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Where: The Willard InterContinental (Willard Ballroom), 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
- Ages: All ages welcome; high chairs available; family festive attire suggested
- Price: $195 per adult (includes bottomless mimosas/bellinis); $85 per child (ages 5–12); children under 5 complimentary
- Organizer: The Willard InterContinental Washington D.C.
- Official page: https://www.opentable.com/the-willard-intercontinental
- Last checked: Sat, Nov 7

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## About

The Willard InterContinental's Grand Thanksgiving Brunch is Washington's most opulent Thanksgiving dining experience, held in the historic Willard Ballroom along Pennsylvania Avenue, two blocks from the White House. Stepping into the gilded ballroom adorned in opulent autumn and holiday floral displays, multi-generational families gather for an unforgettable holiday feast.

The lavish multi-station buffet features slow-roasted heritage turkey with sage gravy, carved prime rib of beef, Chesapeake crab cakes, chilled oysters and shrimp cocktail, artisanal cheeses, and farm-fresh seasonal side dishes. Children enjoy a dedicated kid-friendly station with mac and cheese, chicken tenders, and carved turkey sliders, followed by an expansive Thanksgiving dessert salon overflowing with house-made pumpkin, bourbon pecan, and Dutch apple pies.

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