Virginia International Hullabaloo THURSDAY - SUNDAY, APRIL 30 - MAY 3, 2020 SCOPE PLAZA, NORFOLK, FREE
Three hours prior to each Tattoo performance, join the fun on Scope Plaza with food and beer, music, dance, and drill performances, photo ops with performers, and daily DrumLine Battles™!
Virginia International Tattoo American Pipe Band Championship
Virginia International Tattoo American Pipe Band Championship
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020, NOON - 5 PM Closing Ceremony at 6PM SCOPE PLAZA, NORFOLK, FREE
Watch as hundreds of bagpipers and drummers compete for the honors in this annual competition!
A Hullabaloo favorite, DrumLine Battle™ showcases marching percussion ensembles, spotlighting their unique talents and creativity in a high-energy face-to-face competition. Free!
NATO Flag Raising Ceremony
Norfolk NATO Festival Flag Raising
Thursday,April 30, 2020 5:00 pm Scope Plaza, Norfolk Come celebrate the 29 member NATO alliance with military music and ceremony.
Immediately followed by theVirginia International Tattoo Hullabaloo, presented by the Virginia Arts Festival.
Free and Open to the Public
*In case of inclement weather, the Flag Raising will be moved into Scope Arena
The NATO Flag Raising Ceremony is presented by NATO – Allied Command Transformation and the Norfolk NATO Festival, in partnership with the Virginia International Tattoo.
Norfolk NATO Festival Annual Parade of Nations
Parade of Nations
Saturday, May 2, 2020 10:00am
The Norfolk NATO Festival is proud to present its annual Parade of Nations, the longest continuously running parade in Hampton Roads and the only parade in the United States honoring NATO! Over 100 Parade Units with local and visiting high school bands, U.S. and International Military bands, and colorful floats which represent each of the 29 NATO Member Nations! Local community organization and Festival partners are also featured.
Free and Open to the Public
Norfolk NATO Festival International Village
International Village
Saturday, May 2, 2020 11:30am - 3:00pm Town Point Park, Norfolk
Immediately following the Parade of Nations, join in a celebration and appreciation of our local NATO Headquarters. Interact with NATO Representatives and visit their 29 Member Nation tents in the NATO Village. Explore international heritage with cultural performances, international art, cuisine and craft beers. Come celebrate with the whole family in a European Street fair atmosphere in Downtown Norfolk.
Free and Open to the Public
Highland Heavy
Highland Heavy
Saturday, May 2, 2:00PM Green Space at the corner of Charlotte St and Bank St, across from Scope Plaza.
In the Green Space across from Scope Plaza, get ready for flipping logs! The Virginia International Tattoo is partnering with Brute Strength Gym for a Heavy Athletic Championship, Highland-style, with a caber toss, keg toss and more. Best of all, this event is free and open to the public.
