Annual Parade of NationsDATE: Saturday, May 1, 2010
TIME: 10:00am (subject to change)
LOCATION: Downtown Norfolk
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Annual Parade of Nations is the longest continuously presented parade in the region and the only U.S. parade that salutes NATO. It is a favorite of area residents and tourists from far and wide! Enjoy a fabulous parade of marching bands, NJROTC teams, Virginia International Tattoo performers and floats that will represent all 28 NATO member nations in this annual parade.
Interested in participating in the Annual Parade of Nations? Click here for the 2010 Parade Application.
Non-local bands interested in marching in the Parade please call 1-800-USA-FEST or visit USAFEST.ORG to register for the Parade and to hear about the exciting performance package opportunities for student musical ensembles.
Parking information for Annual Parade of Nations and NATOFest*
Parade route roads in downtown Norfolk will close from 9:00 am to 12 noon on Saturday, May 1st. Please come early and park in one of the city's downtown garages along the Parade route. The closest parking garages to the Parade route and Town Point Park include: MacArther Center Mall, West Plume Street Garage, the Town Point Garage, and Waterside Garage. Special event rate of $5 applies.
For more information parking infomation, please visit www.norfolk.gov/parking/Garages.asp
For more information regarding road closures due to construction, please visit www.downtownnorfolk.org/map
*Please note that there will be a cruise ship departure from the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center at 4:30 pm on Saturday, May 1st. Passengers may begin embarking at 9:00 am. Boush Street will be open to Cruise Center traffic only.
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