Virginia Beach Events Cancelled in Advance of Storm
Irene #010 – 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
In anticipation of Hurricane Irene, the following events have been canceled:
- 8K Run, East Coast Surfing Championships – Saturday morning
- Mary Chapin Carpenter – Friday night concert at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. The concert has been rescheduled for Oct. 6.
- Larry Graham concert at Sandler Center – Saturday night
- Beach FamFest – Friday at 17th Street Park
- Funkfest concerts – All weekend at 24th St Park
- Beachstreet USA entertainment – Saturday and Sunday
- Friday Night Hoedown at the Farmers Market
A decision will be made later today about the East Coast Surfing Championship.
For the most up-to-date information regarding Hurricane Irene citizens are urged to stay tuned to local television and radio stations as well as the outlets listed below:
- VBgov.com
- City’s VBTV Channels: Cox Cable 46, 47 & 48 and Verizon Cable 45, 46 & 47 will display emergency information including our City operational status and facilities closure notices
- Television Channels: WTKR 3, WAVY 10 and WVEC 13
- Local radio stations
- Social Media Sites:
- Citizen Services: 311 (landlines within City limits) or 385-3111; provides the City’s current operating condition status and facilities closure notices; please do not call 911 unless you have an emergency.
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