Naval Station Norfolk, is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. There are over 30 Events scheduled throughout the year to celebrate, check it out!

3 April 2017 by Military Bridge

Norfolk Naval Station Centennial The world’s largest naval station, Naval Station Norfolk, is celebrating its 100th Anniversary. The City of Norfolk and Naval Station Norfolk will spend the year highlighting the installation’s rich history and impact it has had on Hampton Roads, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Nation. More than 30 events will honor the past, celebrate the present and shape the future of Norfolk’s proud Navy tradition. Join in all the festivities. DATE  EVENT  LOCATION  January 27  Virginia Arts Festival/Naval Station Norfolk Centennial Press Conference   Virginia Arts Festival     FEBRUARY    February 10 7:30 pm Norfolk Admirals Military Appreciation Night Scope Arena   MARCH    March 9 6:00 pm  MEAC - Hoops for Troops Night (Discount Military Tickets) Scope Arena APRIL    April 8 9 am - 2:30 pm  “Over Here, Over There” Exhibit & WWI Symposium   MacArthur Memorial April 18 6 pm - 8:30 pm 4th Annual Passport to Norfolk’s Sister Cities  The Main, Norfolk Hilton April 20 - 23 The Wall That Heals Nauticus Front Court April 27-30 Thurs - Sat 7:30 pm Sun - 2:30 pm  Virginia International Tattoo Scope Arena MAY    May 5 or 6 (TBD) NROTC Commissioning Norfolk State University May 9  Norfolk Champions of Tourism Rally Decker Half Moone Center May 18 - September 24  Thomas Hart Benton and the Navy Chrysler Museum of Art May 29 Memorial Day Ceremony The Mayor's Advisory Commission on Veteran's Affairs TBD  JUNE    June 2 8:30am - 4:30 pm  Midway Symposium MacArthur Memorial  June 8  Future of the Navy Symposium Slover Library  June 9 -11  41st Annual Norfolk Harborfest with Military Memorial Ceremonies  Town Point Park  June 9 noon - 11 pm 41st Annual Norfolk Harborfest Parade of Sail (11am-noon) Town Point Park  June 10  noon - 11 pm 41st Annual Norfolk Harborfest Travis Tritt Concert (8:00pm) & Fireworks (9:30pm) Town Point Park June 9 - 11  1907 Historic Tour of Freemason Area Freemason Area  June 17 noon - 7 pm 2017 Pridefest Town Point Park  June 17 noon - 5pm Wards Corner Festival Honoring 100 Years of the Norfolk Naval Base  Wards Corner June 28 Navy League Gala Decker Half Moone Center  June 30 Commemorative Softball Game McClure Field, Norfolk Naval Station June 30 4th of July Fireworks Ocean View Beach Park  JULY   July 1  Norfolk Tides Game - Navy Centennial Game Harbor Park July 4 5 pm - 10 pm  4th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks Town Point Park   July 11 VA State WWI/WWII Teacher Symposium   MacArthur Memorial  July 15 100 Years of Airpower at Chambers Field  Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field  AUGUST  August 23  Tidewater Winds: A John Williams Celebration  (Liberty Fanfare with narration by Fleet Forces Band member)  Norfolk Collegiate School  SEPTEMBER September 9  Virginia Opera in the Park  Town Point Park  September (TBD)  Ken Burn’s Vietnam PBS Series   WHRO Broadcast   OCTOBER    October 6  First Fridays Street Party Granby Street TCC Plaza  October 8  Virginia Zoo Military Appreciation Day Free Admission to all Active Duty, retired Military, DOD Civilians, Reserve/Guard Members and eligible Family Members. (ID will be required).  Virginia Zoo  October 10 10 am - 3 pm  Virginia Children's Festival (Discount Military Tickets) Town Point Park  October 11 7 pm - 8:30 pm  NHS: Operation Torch MacArthur Memorial  October 21   Modern Day Naval Station Norfolk – Fleet Fest Naval Station Norfolk Pier 14  October - November  NSU Football – Military Appreciation Game  Norfolk State University  October - November  ODU Football – Military Appreciation Game Old Dominion University Foreman Field NOVEMBER  November 9  ODU Veteran's Day Observance Old Dominion University Kaufman Mall November 11  Veterans Day Program  MacArthur Memorial November (TBD)  Veterans Day Program  Norfolk State University November 18  Grand Illumination Parade Downtown Norfolk November 10 - 31   Million Bulb Walk - Navy 100 Theme All Military receive $2 off the regularly ticketed price &  on Veterans Day, every "10th" Veteran will be free Norfolk Botanical Garden  Fall 2017 (TBD)  Patriotic Concert Old Dominion University  DECEMBER  December 1 - 31  Dominion Garden of Lights - Navy 100 Theme All Military receive $1 off per car every night  Norfolk Botanical Garden December 8 or 9  NROTC Commissioning Norfolk State University   Additional Events 2017 - 2020  Wall of Faces – Photos of Virginia Military on Vietnam Wall WHRO   Naval Base Cruises American Rover & Victory Rovers

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