Norfolk Harborfest

2025 Harborfest, June 6 - 8, Text 'HARBORFEST' to 888-777 for alerts, street closures and more

NORFOLK HARBORFEST ‘25

America’s largest, longest-running, free maritime festival, the iconic Norfolk Harborfest® enters its 49th year in 2025. For three memorable days along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront June 6-8, Harborfest celebrates all of the elements that make Norfolk and Hampton Roads a historic maritime and naval community. On both land and sea, thrilling activities and live music take center stage at Harborfest, including the annual Parade of Sail featuring international tall ships, one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, a mesmerizing drone show, interactive family games and activities, Navy exhibits and demonstrations, artisan foods and beverages, national and regional live entertainment, and much more. Mark your calendars for one of Hampton Roads’ biggest summertime events! Get all of the weekend’s details here.

STAY INFORMED!

Text "HARBORFEST" to 888-777 for Norfolk Harborfest street closures, parking, inclement weather updates and emergency alerts. 

ROAD CLOSURES

All closures are from 10 a.m. Thursday, June 5, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 8, unless otherwise noted.

  1. Boush Street
  2. Waterside Drive
  3. Martin's Lane
  4. Atlantic Street
  5. Commercial Place
  6. Elizabeth River Trail
  • Southbound - Brambleton Avenue to City Hall Avenue will remain open. The southbound median turn lane will remain open from City Hall Avenue to Plume Street for garage access. 
  • Northbound - Main Street to Brambleton Avenue will remain open.

PARKING REMOVALS:

  1. Waterside Drive
  2. Atlantic Street
  3. Commercial Place
  4. Main Street
  5. Plume Street
  6. Boush Street
  7. Brooke Avenue
  8. Randolph Street
  9. Rader Street
  • Eastbound - Martin's Lane to Atlantic Street from 9 a.m. Thursday, June 5, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 8. 
  • Westbound - Atlantic Street to Martin's Lane from 9 a.m. Thursday, June 5, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 8.

CITY OF NORFOLK PARKING GARAGES AVAILABLE FOR HARBORFEST

Payment upon entry. Cash, debit/credit cards and digital payments accepted. Please leave valuables at home and be sure to lock your vehicle.

  1. MacArthur South
  2. Fountain Park
  3. Waterside
  4. MacArthur North
  5. Main Street
  6. Town Point
  7. Boush Street
  8. W. Plume Street

500 City Hall Ave.
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