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33rd ANNUAL NORFOLK HARBORFEST
  Friday, July 3rd though Sunday, July 5th
Town Point Park
Launch your summer with the area’s biggest and oldest dock party!!
Parade of Sail, Tall Ships and Tall Ship Tours, Pirates, Fireboats, Music, Fireworks and much more.
Fireworks: Friday - 10:00;  Saturday - 9:30;  and Sunday Twlight Fireworks - 7:30pm

 

 

27th ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN 4th JULY PICNIC & FIREWORKS
  Saturday, July 4th
12:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.   Fireworks: 9:30 P.M.
Town Point Park
This Years 4th of July coinsides with the Grand Opening of Town Point Park along with 33rd Annual Norfolk Harborfest® !!
Aromas of traditional fares including hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue, buttered corn on the cob and juicy watermelon waft through the air! Come out with the family and enjoy great music, food, and fireworks as we celebrate America's Birthday!

 

 

THE SHORE THING CONCERT & INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
  Saturday, July 4th
6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.   Fireworks: 9:30 P.M.
Ocean View Park
Celebrate Independence Day in a Big Way!  Come and dance and experience a spectacular Fireworks display over the Chesapeake Bay.
Enjoy the music of FAB and Celebrate America's Birthday!!
Fireworks display at 9:30 P.M.
Free and Everyone is Welcome.

 

 

SPIRIT OF NORFOLK FIREWORKS CRUISE
  Saturday, July 4th
8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Boarding begins at 7:30 P.M.
Otter Berth - Waterside
Enjoy a cruise along the Elizabeth River while enjoying great food, and entertainment.
We have the best seats in all of downtown Norfolk to watch the spectacular fireworks up close and personal from our observation deck!
$68.90 per person.  Purchase tickets on-line at http://www.spiritcitycruises.com/or/reservation/init_reservation.jsp?cityOut=Norfolk

 

 

AMERICAN ROVER JULY 4TH FIREWORKS CRUISE
  Saturday, July 4th
7:30 P.M.   Fireworks Cruise
Waterside Marina
The Tall Sailing Ship American Rover at Waterside will be offering a special Fireworks Cruise on Saturday, July 4th at 7:30pm.
The American Rover is a three-masted schooner, 135 feet in length and licensed by the Coast Guard to carry up to 149 passengers.
Cost for the fireworks cruise is $35 for adults and $20 for children.
Reservations can be made by calling 757-627-7245.
American Rover will also offer a 1 ½ hour narrated harbor tour at 11:30am ($14 Adults, $8 Children) and a 2 hour narrated harbor tour at 3pm ($16 Adults, $10 Children).

 

 

VICTORY ROVER JULY 4TH FIREWORKS NAVAL BASE CRUISE
  Saturday, July 4th
8:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Nauticus
Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises at Nauticus will be doing a special Fireworks cruise at 8pm on the 4th.
We will offer an abbreviated version of our popular narrated Naval Base Cruise and return downtown in time for the Fireworks show.
Guests are entertained by a fascinating commentary as they cruise in comfort.
Cost is $20 for adults and $12 for children.
Reservations can be made by calling 757-627-7406.
The Victory Rover will also be offering 2 Hour Narrated tours of the Norfolk Naval Base and Hampton Roads Harbor at 11am, 2pm and 5:30pm.

 

 

BIG BANDS ON THE BAY CONCERT AND DANCE SERIES
  Sundays, July 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Ocean View Beach Park
July 5 - Atlantic Fleet Jazz Ensemble
July 12 - Terry Chesson Orchestra
July 19 - Top Hats Orchestra
July 26 - Don Case & the Satin Sounds Orchestra
August 2 – The Continentals
August 9 - Glen Boswick & the Sounds of Swing
August 16 – Top Hats Orchestra
August 23 – Don Case & Satin Sound Orchestra
August 30 – The Continentals
Free & Open to the Public.

 

 

TGOV - THANK GOODNESS ITS OCEAN VIEW AFTER WORK BEACH PARTY
  Fridays, July 10, 17, 24, 31  and August 7, 14, 21, 28
6:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
Ocean View Beach Park
July 10 - The Janitors
July 17 - The Showmen
July 24 - The Catalina's
July 31 - Slapwater
August 7 - Power Play
August 14 - Michael Clark Band
August 21 - Craig Woolard Band
August 28 - Mark Roberts & Breeze Band
Free & Open to the Public.

 

 

18th ANNUAL OCEAN VIEW CRAB AND SEAFOOD FEAST
  Saturday, July 18
Noon - 7:00 P.M.
Ocean View Park
Flip Flops, Sunglasses and an Appetite for Seafood are a must at the 18th Annual Ocean View Crab and Seafood Feast!! One of Hampton Roads’ Favorite Summer Fun Pastimes.
Free & Everyone is Welcome.

 

 

27th ANNUAL NORFOLK JAZZ FESTIVAL
  Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25
5:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Town Point Park
A 12 hour summer smooth jazz experience awaits you for 2 days this July at the region's longest running outdoor Jazz Festival. This musical starlit event has hosted performances by Joyce Cooling, Ramsey Lewis, The Rippingtons, Euge Groove, Kim Waters, Pieces of a Dream, Spyro Gyra and many others. In additions to an impressive national lineup the Norfolk Jazz Festival features local and regional jazz favorites.
Click here for tickets.

 

20th ANNUAL BAYOU AND CAJUN FOOD FESTIVAL
  July 31  -  August 2
Friday: 5:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.
Saturday: Noon - 10:00 P.M.
Sunday: Noon - 6:00 P.M.
Town Point Park
The Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival is Norfolk's annual love-fest with New Orleans' special sprit and unique Bayou culture. This popular 3-day festival delivers the heart and soul of Louisiana to visitors of Town Point Park in true Cajun and Creole style.
Friday: Noon-4pm (Sneak Peek Lunch - FREE Friday Admission.)