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60th Annual Parade of Nations

DATE: Saturday, April 27, 2013
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Downtown Norfolk

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The Parade of Nations is the longest continuously presented parade in the region and the only U.S. parade that salutes NATO. It is a favorite of area residents and tourists from far and wide! Enjoy a fabulous parade of marching bands, NJROTC teams, Virginia International Tattoo performers and floats that represent all 28 NATO member nations in this annual parade.

Non-local bands interested in marching in the Parade please call 1-800-USA-FEST or visit USAFEST.ORG to register for the Parade and to hear about the exciting performance package opportunities for student musical ensembles.

2013 Parade Unit Application

Parking information for Annual Parade of Nations and NATOFest

Parade route roads in downtown Norfolk will close from 9:00 am to 12 noon on Saturday, April 27th. Please come early and park in one of the city's downtown garages along the Parade route. The closest parking garages to the Parade route and Town Point Park include: MacArthur Center, City Hall Garage, Freemason Street Garage, West Plume Street Garage, Town Point Garage and Waterside Garage. Special event rate of $5 applies for most Downtown Norfolk garages.

Ride the Tide

Please consider public transportation! Ride the Tide! For more information please visit www.gohrt.com/services/the-tide

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Contact Information

Norfolk NATO
Festival

440 Bank Street
Norfolk, VA
23510
PH: (757) 282.2801
Fax: (757) 605.3080
Contact us 

Group Tour Information

Please contact Norfolk Convention and Visitors Bureau
1.800.368.3097
www.visitnorfolktoday.com

 

Parade of Nations

High School Band Participation Information
Please contact Performing Arts Consultants
1.800.872.3378
www.usafest.org