SAIL250® VIRGINIA SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Norfolk Host City Schedule of Events

(All schedules are subject to change. Visit sail250virginia.com for the most up-to-date information.)

Tuesday, June 16 - Thursday, June 18, 2026

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6:00am -5:00pm

Tall Ship Fleet begins to arrive at the Lynnhaven Anchorage, Chesapeake Bay, offering spectacular views by land and water.

Friday, June 19, 2026

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All Day	FIFA World Cup Viewing Parties, Waterside District
7:30am	Parade of Sail begins at Lynnhaven Anchorage, Chesapeake Bay
12:00pm	Tall Ship Parade of Sail arrives in Downtown Norfolk
12:00pm – 7:00pm	Discovery Deck, in the Pavilion at Nauticus. Entertainment & Interactive Activities for Learners of All Ages.
12:00pm – 11:00pm	Juneteenth Celebrations, Town Point Park
12:00pm – 11:00 pm	50th annual Norfolk Harborfest Celebration, Town Point Park
12:00pm – 11:00pm	Live Music & Specialty Entertainment, Various locations along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront
12:00pm – 8:00pm	Family & Kids Activities, Various locations along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront
3:00pm – 6:00pm	Tall Ship and Character Vessels open for Public Visitation, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Individual ship schedules will vary.
9:30pm	Juneteenth/Sail250® Virginia Fireworks Extravaganza. Over the Elizabeth River on the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront

Saturday, June 20, 2026

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All Day	FIFA World Cup Viewing Parties, Waterside District
8:00am – 8:00pm	Sail250® Virginia International Soccer Tournament, Capt. Slade Cutter Athletic Park
12:00pm – 6:00pm	Tall Ship and Character Vessels open for Public Visitation, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront
12:00pm – 7:00pm	Discovery Deck, in the Pavilion at Nauticus. Entertainment & Interactive Activities for Learners of All Ages.
12:00 pm – 11:00 pm	50th annual Norfolk Harborfest Celebration, Town Point Park
12:00pm – 11:00pm	Live Music & Specialty Entertainment, Various locations along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront
12:00pm – 8:00pm	Family & Kids Activities, Various locations along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront
9:30pm	Sail250® Virginia/Harborfest 50th Fireworks Spectacular *presented by* Displayed over the Elizabeth River on the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

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All Day	FIFA World Cup Viewing Parties, Waterside District
8:00am – 6:00pm	Sail250® Virginia International Soccer Tournament, Capt. Slade Cutter Athletic Park
11:00am – 12:00pm	International Parade of Cadets, Downtown Norfolk
12:00pm – 6:00pm	Tall Ship and Character Vessels open for Public Visitation, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Individual ship schedules will vary.
12:00pm – 7:00pm	Discovery Deck, in the Pavilion at Nauticus. Entertainment & Interactive Activities for Learners of All Ages.
12:00pm – 8:00pm	50^th Annual Norfolk Harborfest Celebrations, Town Point Park
12:00pm – 8:00pm	Live Music & Specialty Entertainment, Various locations along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront
12:00pm – 8:00pm	Family & Kids Activities, Various locations along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront

Monday, June 22, 2026

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12:00pm – 6:00pm	Tall Ship and Character Vessels open for Public Visitation, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Individual ship schedules will vary.
6:00pm	Select Tall Ships begin departing, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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8:00am

Tall Ships depart, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront

(All schedules are subject to change.)

Norfolk Host City schedule: https://sail250virginia.com/Schedule-of-Events

Visit the Sail250® Virginia website (sail250virginia.com) for the most up-to-date information: https://sail250virginia.com/

For questions, email: sail250vainfo@festevents.org

Norfolk Harborfest

June 19 - 21, 2026
Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, Virginia
FREE & Open to the Public!
Friday: 11am - 11pm (Juneteenth Opening Ceremony - 11 am, Parade of Sail - Noon, Fireworks 9:30pm)
Saturday: Noon - 11pm (Fireworks 9:30pm)
Sunday: 12pm - 8pm

America’s largest, longest-running, free maritime festival, the iconic Norfolk Harborfest® enters its 50th year in 2026. For three memorable days along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront June 19-21, Harborfest celebrates all of the elements that make Norfolk & Hampton Roads a historic maritime & 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, 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 Friday-Sunday, June 19-21, 2026 for one of Hampton Roads’ biggest summertime events!

Additionally, from June 19 – 23, 2026, Norfolk will take center stage for a convergence of monumental events – Juneteenth Norfolk Celebration, Sail250® Virginia, and the 50th Annual Norfolk Harborfest – all unfolding across five unforgettable days along the downtown Norfolk Waterfront. This historic alignment marks the first time that these significant celebrations will share the same stage, creating a unique moment of reflection, unity, and celebration for our city, the Commonwealth, and our nation. The presence of Juneteenth during this landmark weekend adds depth, meaning, and perspective to the large commemorations happening across the waterfront.

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