NORFOLK, Va. – (March 2018) – The sixth season of Downtown Norfolk Council’s First Fridays street parties starts Friday, April 6th in the heart of Granby Street. Each First Fridays event runs from 5 pm to 8:30 pm with live music, food, drinks, friends and fun. First Fridays are free and open to the public.
“First Fridays is the perfect starting point to meet friends, hear great music and let the evening unfold with even more dining and entertainment options within walking distance,” said Downtown Norfolk Council President & CEO Mary Miller.
2018 Season Entertainment and Locations
Friday, April 6
Where: TCC Plaza, 300 Block of Granby Street
Who: Super Doppler (formerly Major and the Monbacks) | Local Favorite, Southern Rock and Soul
Friday, May 4
Where: The Plot, NEON District
Who: BJ Griffin and the Galaxy Groove | Pop, Funk, Soul, R&B
Friday, June 1
Where: TCC Plaza, 300 Block of Granby Street
Who: Hot Gumbo Brass Band | Second-line Funk, Hip Hop, Reggae, Pop, R&B
and DJ CanRock | Best DJ 2017 Veer Local Music Awards
Friday, August 3
Where: TCC Plaza, 300 Block of Granby Street
Who: Guava Jam Band | 70’s to current, Classic Rock, Country and Dance
Friday, September 7
Where: TCC Plaza, 300 Block of Granby Street
Who: Bennett Wales and the Relief | Five-piece Rock & Roll
and LittKeys | Hip Hop, R&B, Old School
Friday, October 5
Where: TCC Plaza, 300 Block of Granby Street
Who: The Deloreans | 80’s Show Band
“First Fridays is an event for everyone,” said Miles Leon, president of S. L. Nusbaum Realty Co., the presenting sponsor along with Wells Fargo Center. “We’ve participated in this street party from the beginning, and it’s always a great event for residents, downtown workers and visitors to experience downtown in a lively and fun environment.”