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Welcome to South Norfolk’s Famous Fourth of July Parade & Picnic in the Park! Presented Monday, July 4, 2022 in South Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia by Chesapeake Regional Healthcare. Hosted and co-produced by the South Norfolk Civic League and Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
Please note: Sponsorships are measures of support from our community and should not be considered political endorsements by the South Norfolk Civic League.
South Norfolk’s 2022 Fourth of July event
is presented by
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, Presenting Sponsor
THANK YOU!
Hand Fan Cover Sponsor:
AND THESE OTHER AWESOME SPONSORS:
Robert Twine & the Jack Twine Scholarship Foundation
Hand Fan Sponsors
Thank you so much!
Henpecked Studios
Brenda Johnson
Franks Pizza
Debbie Ritter
J.C. Driskill, Contractor
Messick’s Small Engine Repair
Authority Pest Control
Pelican’s Snoballs
Bradley Moore
Malia Huddle
Baxter Ennis
Blaizen Bloom
Fitchett-Mann Funeral Services
Promotions, Graphics and Websites by Suzy Loonam
EVENT PROGRAM – Monday, July 4, 2022
| 6-9 a.m. | Vendor Setup | Arrive by 8 or earlier, unload, setup and move vehicles out. |
| 9-10 a.m. | Parade Staging | At ForKids, 1001 Poindexter St. |
| 10-11 a.m. | Parade | See parade map for route |
| 11 – noon | Opening Ceremony | Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, Dedication |
| noon-3 p.m. | Can You Dig It plays top 40, rock & oldies | On the stage in the park |
| noon – 3 p.m. | Food trucks, activities and fun | Visit the South Norfolk Civic League Tent to join, to enter drawings, for Ice Cold Watermelon! |
Home Decorating Contest: Post entry by NOON JULY 3RD
Every home in South Norfolk and Portlock is eligible to win one of four Prize Garden Flags and a Gift Basket.
Here’s how to win:
Decorate your home and post your best photo of it on Facebook, in the COMMENTS SECTION of the 2022 South Norfolk Fourth of July Home Decorating Contest Album, CLICK HERE on the South Norfolk Civic League Facebook Page. Then tell all your friends to vote for you!
The contest ends at noon on July 3rd, but do not wait until then to post your picture! You need time for your photo to collect likes! This is how you win! Get the most likes!
The photos with the most likes will win one of four prizes: First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize and Honorable Mention.
Home Decorating Contest Winners
We will post these after they are awarded, late afternoon on July 3rd.
PARADE ROUTE
For the safety of all, please avoid the parade staging areas in the 1000 block of Poindexter Street if you are not *IN* the parade.
Staging begins at 9 a.m.
Parade Route: Start at 1001 Poindexter Street.
Right on Chesapeake Ave.
Right on Chesapeake Drive.
Right on Rodgers St.
Left on Holly Ave.
Ends at entrance to Lakeside Park on Holly.
Official Park address is 1441 Bainbridge Blvd., 23324
Grand Marshall: To Be Announced
Honorary Grand Marshall: To Be Announced
EVENT ACTIVITIES
- South Norfolk Civic League (SNCL) Tent
- Join the Civic League! Individual $5. Families $10.
- Enter 50-50 raffle
- *Get some ice cold watermelon! ($1)
- Buy some MERCH!
- Petting Zoo
- Ident-a-Kid by CPD
- Face Painting
- NEW! Temporary Glitter Tattoos
- NEW! Bubble Play Area
- *Paddle boats ($2)
- Watch for The Roving Magician
- See a 45-foot replica of the USS Alabama
- Meet the Oscar Smith High School Football team
- Visit all our vendors!
* indicates small fee required
RETURN TO QUICK LINKSPlease visit these folks in the park after the parade!
SNCL TENT – *Join the Civic League! Individuals $5. Families $10.
SNCL TENT – Enter the 50-50 Raffle
SNCL TENT – *ICE-COLD watermelon
SNCL TENT – Merchandise sales! (Come see what’s new!)
* indicates small fee required
Buffalow Family & Friends – Hamburgers & Hotdogs
Mike’s Italian Ices & Kettle Corn
Jeremy Rodden, Author
Oscar Smith High School Football Team
Chesapeake Center for Student Success
TOPS
Temple Baptist Church
Gideon’s International, Inc.
We ‘r Nuts
Chick-fil-A
Paparazzi Accessories
Dula’s — Fish on the Fly
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FOOD VENDORS
Chick-fil-A Greenbrier Mall
Mike’s Italian Ices & Kettle Corn
Buffalow Family & Friends – Dogs & Burgers
Up Owl Night Baker
South Norfolk Civic League – ICE-COLD Watermelon
We Are Nuts – Insanely good nuts
LemonLand, LLC
Dula’s — Fish on the Fly
RESTROOMS & HANDICAPPED ACCESS
Porta-potties and Handicapped parking are located on Byrd Avenue at the Southeast corner of Lakeside Park. Paved sidewalks lead from this parking lot and wind throughout the park for easy mobility. Grounds are well maintained so you may also be able to navigate off the paved walks, with random tree roots being your primary obstacles.
OTHER INFORMATION
PETS: Pets are allowed to bring their well-behaved humans as long as humans keep pets on a maximum 5-foot leash and pick up after them. It will be hot! Please plan for the comfort of everyone in your pack.
WATER: Bring water or inquire at SNCL tent.
BRING OUR OWN FOOD?: Yes, you may bring your own food. Coolers are allowed. After all, this is a picnic! We ask that you patronize our vendors if you can.
ALCOHOL: Alcohol is forbidden at Lakeside Park.