Fall/Winter

Celebrate “Last Night on the Town,” the City of Virginia Beach’s premier New Year’s Eve event!

The FREE festivities kick off mid-afternoon at Pembroke Mall with family entertainment throughout the mall including magicians, jugglers, a children’s countdown and balloon drop at 5 pm. Beginning at 2 pm, join the fun inside the Mall with magicians, jugglers, arts and crafts and a Mad Science workshop station. Free for all and family friendly! It all leads to the countdown and balloon drop to Ring in the New Year inside the Mall at 5 pm!

On Saturday, December 7, at 5:30pm, join us for the Cox Communications Holiday Parade at the Beach, where almost 90 parade units make their way down Atlantic Avenue in a joyous celebration of the holiday season. 

Giant balloons, 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!

Over 50 craft beers from over 25 breweries will be available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival.  Tickets include unlimited sampling, a commemorative cup, and live entertainment.

This is a rain or shine event; refunds not available.

The Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival will be held Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20, from 1:00pm-6:00pm each day.