NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – As Norfolk gears up for the 2024 holiday season, the city wants residents to know about potential traffic delays the weekend of Nov. 23-24.
During the weekend, the Norfolk Harbor Races and the Grand Illumination Parade will return to the mermaid city, causing traffic delays on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 6-11 a.m. and 3-10 p.m., and on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Norfolk Police Department will provide traffic support during the weekend, as several street closures are expected to impact the entrances and exits to downtown parking garages.
The posted no stopping/no parking signs throughout downtown will apply to the entire block — vehicles who do not follow the signage will be towed.
Those who arrive early will be able to take advantage of parking rate discounts. Prices for parking garages for the weekend can be found below:
Friday, Nov. 22
- Waterside Garage: Noon- 7 p.m. — $3 cash/credit on entry
- All other garages: Normal hourly rates
Saturday, Nov. 23
- All downtown garages: 5 a.m. – 5 p.m. — $3 cash/credit on entry
5 p.m. – close — $5 cash/credit on entry
Sunday, Nov. 24
- Downtown garages (excluding MacArthur Center): 5 a.m. – 3 p.m. — $5 cash/credit on entry
3 p.m. – close — Normal hourly rates - MacArthur Center garages: Normal hourly rates
For more information on street closures and parking maps, click here.
