Special Event Info
Learn about special event logistics for locals and visitors before heading to the Oceanfront.
Summer Events Community Meeting – April 30, 2026
Want to learn more about Oceanfront area events? City staff will offer event information and impacts at an upcoming community meeting.
This meeting will cover several events for the first half of the season, including Shamrock Marathon Weekend, Stars, Stripes & Spurs, Memorial Day Weekend - Salute to Summer, Jackalope Fest, Fourth of July Stars & Stripes Celebration, and more.
RAC's Oceanfront Enhancement Committee (OEC) Meeting
April 30, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Convention and Visitors Bureau Office
600 22nd St., Suite 200, Virginia Beach
The meeting is open to the public. For those who can’t attend, the meeting will be filmed and the recording will be posted to this webpage.
The City of Virginia Beach hosts numerous events and festivals throughout the year.
To keep residents and visitors informed about festival- and event-related logistics such as traffic, road closures and other vital information that will ease access to the Oceanfront, this page will be updated regularly prior to largescale events.
Good Vibes Only
Welcome to Virginia Beach. We are a place where families gather, locals thrive and memories are made.
We welcome kindness. We embrace joy. We keep the vibe positive. This isn’t a party town. It’s not the place for chaos, harm, or bad energy.
If you’re here to disrupt, this isn’t your scene. But if you’re here for real fun, real memories and real good vibes — welcome to our great city. Beach rules and regulations are available at VirginiaBeach.gov/BeachRules
Stay in the Know
Sign up for text notifications: Text VBEVENTS to 67283
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For City information, dial 311 or 757-385-3111. Call 757-385-5000 for non-emergencies. Only call 911 for true emergencies.
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Helpful Apps
Waze provides real-time road activity and traffic updates to its users. Utilizing the app can help make better informed travel decisions.
VB Go is the City’s events and parking app, which allows users to browse events and happenings around the city and find parking!