Norfolk comes alive with the sights and sounds of the Caribbean experience “CaribFest”! Come and experience the pageantry of dazzling fusion of colors, creativity, music, masquerades and incredible art at the street parade. Then enjoy Live authentic Caribbean music at Town point Park with International recording artists like the legendary, 10-time Grammy nominated THIRD WORLD Reggae band electrifying the diverse audience with high-energy tunes that will move the crowd to dance under the stars. Local and regional Caribbean acts take the stage and unite festival-goers with the infectious, pulsating tropical rhythmic sounds of REGGAE, CALYPSO and SOCA and yes, the sweet beat of the STEELPAN music. This is a day of tropical rhythm, cuisine, carnival and culture as only the Caribbean can offer!

Boatride tickets can be purchased online at:

http://caribfestboatride.eventbrite.com/

CaribFest tickets can be purchased online at:

http://virginiacaribfest2k11.eventbrite.com and http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/010046DCD630A2E0?brand=seven

Parade Application

Virginia Caribfest Parade Application 2011

Parade Route

Parade info

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES THAT MAY IMPACT YOU:


The following streets will be closed to through traffic for the parade: The parade begins at E. Water Street (near Harbor Park Parking Lot “F”). This is necessary for the safety of the parade participants and setup of floats. The parade will proceed West on Waterside Drive, turn right onto Martin Lane, left onto W. Main Street, right onto Granby Street, left on College Place, left on Boush Street, East on Waterside Drive and end back at E. Water Street.

This temporary road closures will exist for approximately three hours (12:00 p.m. until the conclusion of the Parade). During this time period, motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes in an effort to avoid delays.

Many areas along the parade route will be posted as “No Parking – Tow Away Zones” starting Friday night. Please adhere to dates and times posted. Due to restricted vehicular access, residents and businesses located near and along the parade route are urged to plan ahead and to be aware of road closure schedules and alternate access routes.