Celebrate Norfolk with Festivals all Year Round
Norfolk's festivals highlight the best of the city, from art and music, to regional cuisine and a strong pride in heritage and history. These events are continuous popular traditions for residents old and young, and newcomers to Norfolk are always welcome to join in on the fun. Be sure to mark your calendar and save the dates for the next big event, as accommodations and parking sometimes come at a premium.
Here are just a few of Norfolk's popular annual events:
International Azalea Festival: (April) Since 1953, the city of Norfolk has set aside a weekend in the Spring to commemorate the installation of NATO's Allied Command Atlantic presence in Norfolk. The Azalea Festival salutes the many nationalities and cultures that have helped shape Norfolk's diversity. Each celebration pays tribute to one particular culture and features the stunning Azalea Queen and her court, who lead one of the city's most popular parades.
Harborfest: (June) Harborfest is a celebration of Norfolk's nautical heritage. As one of the nation's oldest ports, Norfolk was and remains an important port of call for military and industrial ships. Each year at this festival the waters are alive with hundreds of boats sailing the river. Live music from top popular acts sets the energetic tone of the weekend festivities.
Virginia Wine Festival (October) One of the city's favorite fall traditions is the wine festival held at Town Point Park. Here wine enthusiasts may sample the best of the state's vintages along with gourmet snacks provided by local restaurants. Live music accompanies the scene as guests enjoy the cool autumn air.
Norfolk Jazz Festival (August) Grab a blanket and relax on the spacious grass of Town Point Park for two full days of world-class jazz. The Norfolk Jazz Festival is known for attracting some of the best-known names in jazz, reggae, and rhythm and blues, as well as thousands of music lovers who fill the park until past sundown.
Whenever you decide to visit Norfolk, you can be sure there is something fun planned. Enjoy the sights and flavors of this wonderful Southern city with a visit to any of her annual festivals.
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Kathryn Lively is a freelance travel writer who has contributed work to the Norfolk Convention and Visitors Bureau of Norfolk, Virginia and to the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance, serving fifteen localities in the Hampton Roads area.
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