News Flash

NORFOLK, VA – The City of Norfolk is excited for the return of the Norfolk Harbor Races and Grand Illumination Parade this weekend, Saturday, Nov. 19, and Sunday, Nov. 20.

Residents, visitors and businesses should expect traffic delays Saturday between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. as well as 3:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m. and Sunday between 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Norfolk police will provide traffic support and allow access when it is safe to do so. Street closures will impact ingress and egress from downtown parking garages.

Pay careful attention to posted NO STOPPING/NO PARKING signs. Posted signage applies to the entire block, not just the location where the sign is posted. Vehicles will be towed from event zones for public safety. If on-street parking is not available, parking garages and lots are available along with The Tide light rail.

Select parking garages will offer early discounts. All garages offer cash or credit options. The collect-on-entry rates are listed below.    

Friday, Nov. 18

·         Plume Street Garage  

• Noon – 7:00 p.m.
  • $2 Cash/credit on entry

·         All Other Garages  

·         Normal hourly rates

Saturday, Nov. 19

·         Downtown Garages (Including Waterside)

• 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • $3 Cash/credit on entry
• 5:00 p.m.– Close
  • $5 Cash/credit on entry

·         Waterside Only  

·         6:00 p.m. – Close

• $10 Cash/credit on entry

·         MacArthur Center Garages

• 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • $2 Cash/credit on entry
• 4:00 p.m.– Close
  • $5 Cash/credit on entry

Sunday, Nov. 20

·         Downtown Garages (Including Waterside)

• 5:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • $5 Cash/credit on entry
• 3:00 p.m.– Close
  • Normal hourly rates

·         Waterside Only  

·         6:00 p.m. – Close

• $10 Cash/credit on entry

·         MacArthur Center Garages

• Normal hourly rates

 For more information, including street closure and parking maps, visit www.norfolk.gov/raceandparade.