Hampton VA250 Sail

View the Sail250® Virginia Parade of Sail, a major maritime event featuring international tall ships and military vessels, at the Fort Monroe seawall as it makes its way to downtown Norfolk. Beginning at 9 a.m., attendees can gather along the Fort Monroe seawall to witness international tall ships and military vessels make their way through Hampton Roads to downtown Norfolk. The maritime procession will continue through noon and offer a once-in-a-generation viewing opportunity from one of the region’s most historic locations.

The Parade of Sail is expected to pass Fort Monroe at approximately 10:13 a.m., offering one of the region’s most memorable vantage points as international tall ships and military vessels travel through Hampton Roads toward downtown Norfolk. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, allow extra time for traffic and parking, and follow event signage throughout Fort Monroe.

Barbara Hamm Lee, Executive Producer and Host of WHRO Another View, will emcee the parade and share details about the participating vessels, Fort Monroe and Hampton revolutionary and Juneteenth history. The maritime procession will continue through noon and offers a once-in-a-generation viewing opportunity from one of the region’s most historic locations.

Schedule:

• 9 am – 12 noon: Parade of Sail at the Fort Monroe seawall, food vendors, entertainment

Event Guidelines

Event Parking and Transportation Information:

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and follow directional signage throughout Fort Monroe.

• General parking will be available on the Fort Monroe Walker Airfield. On-site signage will direct drivers to the site.
• Shuttle service will begin at 7:30 a.m., delivering attendees to the Fort Monroe seawall/Continental Park for Parade of Sail viewing. A second stop will allow convenient beach access.
• Beginning at 11:30 a.m., shuttles will also transport attendees from the airfield to the Juneteenth celebration area at Patton Street Park.
• Accessible parking will be available throughout the day at Outlook Beach.

Visitors are encouraged to bring:

• Lawn chairs
• Personal umbrellas
• Sunscreen
• Refillable water bottles

The following Items are prohibited:

• No outside alcohol
  
• No glass containers
  
• No illegal substances
  
• No pets, drones, fireworks/sparklers, weapons, pop up tents
  
• No bikes, scooters or skateboards
  
• No large coolers larger than 16 quarts – maybe subject to inspection
  
• No professional cameras/video equipment without approved media credentials
  
• No unauthorized vendors or solicitations
  
• No pets (service animals permitted)
  
• Motorized mobility scooters and wheelchairs are permitted.
  

Food vendors will be available starting at 9 a.m. and water-filling stations will be available in multiple locations. The Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center will be open during the event, and ample portable restrooms will be available for attendees.