Officially ushering in the holiday season at the resort, this parade affords local businesses, schools, and organizations the opportunity to support the community and celebrate the season with thousands of parade-goers.  Marching bands, lighted floats, equestrian units, fire trucks, performing dance groups, motorcycles, and more join forces to present a dazzling and entertaining night of fun for all ages!  And best of all, Santa himself makes a grand appearance to greet all his loyal fans as the evening winds down and many families take the opportunity to also visit the amazing Ho

Festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises – all in bright, colored lights against the clear night-time sky, are the stars of McDonald’s Holiday Lights at the Beach, a nautical and holiday-themed light display at the Virginia Beach oceanfront!  They are joined by Santa, elves, and a 40-foot tall Christmas tree erected on the beach and in the beautiful parks along the Virginia Beach boardwalk. 

Over 50 craft beers from over 25 breweries are available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival (1:00pm-6:00pm each day) at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 

This event is designed to attract both the classic hot rod enthusiast as well as the younger generation of import car owner!  Participants and spectators get two shows – indoor and outdoor - for the price of one in one big location: the Virginia Beach Virginia Beach Convention Center! 

A little bit of Italy comes to the Virginia Beach oceanfront for two days of pasta, Italian wine and beer, world-class entertainment, and family-friendly activities like grape stomping!  With seating for 400 under a giant, decorated tent, people from all walks of life join for a two-day celebration of everything Italian! 

Celebrating one of the most cherished musical genres of all time, Blues at the Beach features three days of free concerts on an outdoor stage.  Local, regional, and nationally-recognized Blues acts share the stage for a riveting and heartfelt tribute to the sights, sounds, and soul of the American experience.