NORFOLK, Va. – The City of Norfolk’s government offices, including libraries, The Slover, recreation centers and Norfolk Animal Care Center will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. The closures include the Norfolk Courthouse, offices of the Commissioner of Revenue and City Treasurer. Offices will reopen at regular business hours on Friday, June 20.
Waste and recycling will be collected as scheduled on June 19. Requests for bulk waste collection for Thursday, June 19, and Friday, June 20, must be submitted by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18. To schedule bulk waste collection, submit a service request via the MyNorfolk app, online portal, or call Norfolk Cares at (757) 664-6510.
Street sweeping scheduled for Thursday, June 19, will be made up on Monday, June 23.
Norfolk Towing & Recovery’s June 2025 Auction will be held on Wednesday, June 18, starting at 10:30 a.m. with an in-person preview on Tuesday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on site at 1188-A Lance Rd.
Norfolk beach lifeguards will be on duty at Community Beach Park (700 E. Ocean View Ave.) and Ocean View Beach Park (100 W. Ocean View Ave.) from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 19. Sarah Constant Beach Park (300 W. Ocean View Ave.) will not have beach lifeguards on duty. Patrons will swim at their own risk. Norfolk beach lifeguards will patrol all beaches on ATVs during duty hours.
For more information about beaches, water access and safety, visit www.norfolk.gov/beaches.