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Lunchtime Bike Ride

Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth, VA

A Healthy Portsmouth Initiative sponsored by the Portsmouth Departments of Parks and Recreation, Planning, and Police. The ride starts at the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, proceeds through Olde Towne, and returns to the Pavilion.  Riders aged 15 and younger are required to wear bicycle helmets by state and city laws.  Advanced registration online at PORTSMOUTHPARKS.COM […]

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Annual Memorial Day Parade

High Street Corridor 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

What is known to be one of the longest running Memorial Day parades in the country, the City of Portsmouth’s Memorial Day Parade began in 1884. Since that time, Portsmouth has recognized and honored the sacrifices of the brave men and women in the United States Armed Forces each year during the parade. Enjoy floats, […]

Seawall Music Festival

High Street Landing Portsmouth, VA

Two days (June 9-10) of great food, local and national entertainment as well as Saturday night fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Children’s Activities on Saturday, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Bounce Houses and Games). Friday, June 9, 2023 (6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.) 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Janitors (R&B, 60’s Soul, 70’s Funk, Country, […]

Sunset Thursdays – Soul Intent

Festival Park at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, Virginia

NEW Location!! Festival Park (16 Crawford Circle) June 15th – August 31st (Thursdays ONLY) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Enjoy Portsmouth’s FREE after-work summer concerts series sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Local entertainment and food vendors. Available parking after 5:00pm at Water Street Parking Lot, City Hall Parking Garage, County Street Parking […]

Sunset Thursdays – Champagne Band

Festival Park at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, Virginia

NEW Location!! Festival Park (16 Crawford Circle) June 15th – August 31st (Thursdays ONLY) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Enjoy Portsmouth’s FREE after-work summer concerts series sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Local entertainment and food vendors. Available parking after 5:00pm at Water Street Parking Lot, City Hall Parking Garage, County Street Parking […]

Sunset Thursdays – The Detonators

Festival Park at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, Virginia

NEW Location!! Festival Park (16 Crawford Circle) June 15th – August 31st (Thursdays ONLY) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Enjoy Portsmouth’s FREE after-work summer concerts series sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Local entertainment and food vendors. Available parking after 5:00pm at Water Street Parking Lot, City Hall Parking Garage, County Street Parking […]

Sunset Thursdays – Seamless

Festival Park at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, Virginia

NEW Location!! Festival Park (16 Crawford Circle) June 15th – August 31st (Thursdays ONLY) 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Enjoy Portsmouth’s FREE after-work summer concerts series sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation. Local entertainment and food vendors. Available parking after 5:00pm at Water Street Parking Lot, City Hall Parking Garage, County Street Parking […]