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OpSail 2012 will be one of the largest events to hit Virginia all summer long. Come witness tall ships from around the world as we commemorate the events that took place during 1812. Tall ships, navy ships, arts and crafts, live entertainment, renactments, fireworks and so much more highlight what is sure to the be the event of the summer in the Hampton Roads area. Click here for more details.
The 2012 Patriotic Festival is shaping up to be one of the best ever. It's a given the music is going to be amazing with performances from Miranda Lambert, Steel Pulse and Scotty McCreery. But, did you know there will also be a Blue Angels Air Show, the Washington Redskins Anniversary Tour with appearance by players, coaches and cheerleaders, an unveiling of a new custom chopper by American Chopper's Paul Junior, a Wounded Warrior Salute and much more. It's a weekend not to miss. Check out patrioticfestival.com for full details.
Two of the best spots in Virginia Beach to listen to live entertainment are at Neptunes Park and at 7th Street Park...and this summer's line up promises to be one of the best ever. Just about every night, you can sit back, relax and catch some great tunes. The full scheduled are now available by clicking on the links below:
The 2012 summer schedule for fireworks at the beach is now available. All fireworks will be set off from an offshore barge, at approximately 20th Street. Best viewing is along the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Unless otherwise stated, fireworks take place at 10pm.
Monsters on the Beach 2012 is less than two weeks away and it's going to be BIG! This year's list of trucks features some of the biggest - Backdraft, Gunslinger, Stone Crusher, Bigfoot and more. Tickets are still available but as always will sell out. You can purchase tickets and learn more online at BeachStreetUSA.com.
The line up is set and it's going to be amazing! Topping the list of performers at this year's Patriotic Festival is Miranda Lambert. Fresh off her winning the 2012 Country Music Awards Female Vocalist of Year and Album of Year awards, Miranda Lambert kicks the weekend off on Friday. That's followed by a performance by Steel Pulse - and then the weekend ends with a great performance by American Idol winner Scott McCreey. Check out USO Patriotic Festival for complete details.
Trip Advisor just came out with their list of the top 10 beach destinations in the United States and guess what...Virginia Beach was ranked #4 on the list. That ranking puts us ahead of hot spots such as Daytona Beach, San Diego, Key West and many others. Click here to check out the list list.
I could simply copy and paste my posting from last Friday and nothing will have changed. The weather continues to be simply amazing. This is definitely going to go down in the books as one of the best spring weather seasons on record. Get down here and have some fun...whether it's for a stroll along the oceanfront, to relax and enjoy a meal and a drink on one of the many restaurant patios overlooking the beach, to swing in to spring with a round of golf...it doesn't matter to me what you want to do, but I do want you to come enjoy this incredible weather!
Three days in the 80's...couple of days in the 70's this weekend...and then more of the same next week! Wow, that's all we have to say, and to think it's only March. The golf courses are starting to get in great shape, the water is warming up (still a little chilly for a swim) and the oceanfront patios at the many restaurants are in full swing. Grab your gear, hop in the car and come on down for some fun in the sun. It just doesn't get any better than spring in Virginia Beach.
