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Grand Illumination Parade

November 23, the Saturday before Thanksgiving, get ready to kick off the holiday season and go walking in a Retro Wonderland during the 38th annual Grand Illumination Parade!More

Cozy Up Downtown for an Awesome Autumn

If you're ready for Fall fun, we've rounded up some must-do activities to embrace the coziest season with open arms.More

Guide to Downtown Norfolk

Plan an afternoon, a weekend, a business lunch, a shopping adventure or a special evening Downtown.More

You’ve come to the right place

Welcome to Downtown Norfolk, the center of the region’s arts, dining, entertainment and financial scenes. Find your way around—and everything to see and do—right here.

Featured Events

38th Annual Grand Illumination Parade

Saturday, Nov 23

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Trivia Night

Wednesday, Nov 20

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Mosaic Academy Norfolk

Wednesday, Nov 20

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Doing Business

Discover all the benefits of locating your business Downtown, shop available office space and see all the other companies already here.

Explore Downtown

Dining    Shopping

Explore Downtown

Downtown Norfolk is compact, walkable and easy to navigate. See our SnapMap® for parking options, shopping, dining, attractions, street closures and all the rest.

Always Insta-Worthy

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