January 11, 2022

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At this time, the 4th of July Celebration is ON!

July 4th is a MONDAY in 2022…

The 2022 Jack Twine Memorial Scholarship application will be posted within a few months of the July 3rd Celebration. The deadline to apply is May 25, 2022.

Current as of JUNE 30, 2022. Check back for updates.

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Color Guard — The color guard always leads the South Norfolk Parade. Up to 100 units may appear, including hundreds of individuals, marching bands, dance groups, floats, old cars, new cars and funny cars. Follow the parade to the celebration in the park! Parade starts at 10. Celebration at Lakeside Park follows immediately , beginning with opening ceremony. A featured musical artist will play from noon to 3 p.m.

IMPORTANT INFO: This is a fun, affordable, family event. You may bring chairs and coolers, however, alcohol is not allowed. Well-behaved dogs (cats, pigs, birds, iguanas, what-have-you) attached by a maximum 5-foot leash to owners who watch over and pick up after the pet(s) are welcome.

South Norfolk’s annual Fourth of July Parade & Picnic in the Park

The Fourth of July celebration is held every July 4th (except when it falls on a Sunday) at Lakeside Park, 1441 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23324 in the borough of South Norfolk, in the good old U.S. of A.

In 2022, the Fourth of July is on a Monday.

This event is free, family friendly and open to the public.

Some activities (Watermelon and Paddle Boats) require a small fee ($1-2). Proceeds benefit scholarships, community organizations and civic projects in South Norfolk.

In 2019, Chesapeake Regional Healthcare presented this fun family event that is jointly produced by the South Norfolk Civic League and the City of Chesapeake Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.

In 2020 and 2021, the event was cancelled due to COVID-19.

Please check back soon to see who our sponsors will be in 2022, or email us for sponsorship opportunities.

Home Decorating Contest

For the home decorating contest, each winner will receive an 11×18-inch garden flag to commemorate their award along with the usual but unique and lovely gift baskets.

RULES:
Four prizes will be awarded to winning decorated homes anywhere in South Norfolk or Portlock: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and honorable mention.

Decorate your home and submit to a designated post on our Facebook page by noon July 3rd. The picture with the most likes will win! Check back here for a link.

Parade route

The parade route will change in 2022. Watch this space for details.

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Parade participants

It is free to apply and participate in the parade, which features 75-100 units.

Parade staging begins at 8:30 a.m.

Details on parade staging will be posted as we get closer to the 2021 event.

Parade attendees

The parade begins at 10 a.m. Arrive and park early for better parking and parade-watching spots. Some streets are closed for the parade, so park and find your spot by 9 a.m., or you may not find a spot.

Bring chairs, umbrellas, and drinking water. Please be courteous of the residents along the parade and detour routes. Please do not litter our beautiful, historic community.

The PICNIC in the PARK, starts after the parade until 3 p.m.

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Music & Entertainment
Immediately following the parade, thousands of folks will pour into Lakeside Park for food, drinks, live music, entertainment, crafts, contests, prizes and children’s activities.

2022 Band: CAN U DIG IT

Food & Drink
Food & beverage vendors will offer a selection of goodies for sale including chicken, burgers, hotdogs, flavored ice drinks, and much more! If you would rather bring your own food, that is permitted, however alcohol is not allowed in the park.

Arts & Crafts, Retail and more
Arts & Crafts vendors will be there, as will community and business exhibitors.

Prizes
There will be a 50-50 drawing and raffles for small gift items.

Activities
This is a partial list of activities featured in South Norfolk on the Fourth of July in 2019. Watch this space for updates as we get closer to July, 2022.