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April 18, 2012

Norfolk NATO Festival’s Flag Raising, Parade of Nations and NATOFest

A Trip around the World without a Passport!
Free Family-Friendly Events on April 27 & 28, Downtown Norfolk
For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.norfolknatofestival.org

NORFOLK, VA – Norfolk NATO Festival (formerly known as the International Azalea Festival) will celebrate all 28 NATO Member Nations with its traditional Flag Raising, lively and colorful Parade of Nations and NATOFest all in Downtown Norfolk April 27 & 28 and all events free and open to the public.
The Flag Raising will be held on Scope Plaza at 4:30 pm and will be a colorful display of anthems and flags representing each of the 28 member nations.  The Parade begins at 10 am on Saturday, April 28th with floats, marching bands, and festive groups to represent NATO’s member nations.  Then the Festival begins at 11 am in Town Point Park with international entertainment, foods and beers.
For a more information and complete schedule of events, visit www.norfolknatofestival.org

Norfolk NATO Festival Flag Raising
Scope Plaza, 201 East Brambleton, Norfolk, VA 23510
Friday, April 27th 4:30 pm
Come enjoy a traditional flag raising ceremony featuring NATO’s Flag bearers and the US Atlantic Fleet Forces Band.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
 
Annual Parade of Nations
Downtown Norfolk, Granby Street & Waterside Drive Norfolk, VA 23510
Saturday, April 30th 10:00 am
A colorful and exciting combination of international floats, costumes, marching bands, and local community groups, this downtown morning parade steps off from Harbor Park to Waterside Drive, following Boush Street, making a right on Plume Street and then a left on Granby Street. Parade ends at Granby and Freemason Streets.  For a map of the parade route and parking information, please visit our website at www.norfolknatofestival.org
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

NATOFest
Town Point Park, Waterside Drive in Downtown Norfolk VA 23510
Saturday, April 30th 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Visit 28 countries in one day as NATOFest showcases live entertainment, modeled on a European-style street festival. Numerous international music and dance performers, representing the cultural traditions of more than 8 nations, will be part of the day’s attractions.  A variety of international foods will be available for purchase and the VEER Fest Haus will feature more musical groups and an array of German foods and international beers for purchase. For more information, please visit our website at www.norfolknatofestival.org
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Public Relations Manager
440 Bank Street.
Norfolk, VA 23510

757.282.2820
www.vafest.org