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Deadline: Jun 26, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Hampton Roads PrideWeekend 2026
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Date: Jun 26, 2026 7:00 pm - Jun 28, 2026 11:00 pm (EDT)
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113 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, Virginia 23510, United States

About the event

Hampton Roads Pride Weekend is a three-day regional celebration taking place June 26–28, 2026 across Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia. For more than three decades, this annual gathering has reflected the 757’s deep commitment to uplifting, protecting, and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community through music, art, advocacy, education, and joy. What began in 1989 as a 200-person potluck picnic at Northside Park in Norfolk has grown into one of the largest Pride celebrations in the Commonwealth of Virginia. From the early “Out in the Park” gatherings at Mount Trashmore and Lakewood Park to today’s waterfront festivals at Town Point Park and the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Hampton Roads Pride has continued to evolve while staying rooted in community. Friday | Pride Block Party Pride Weekend begins Friday night with the Pride Block Party — an 18+ high-energy dance experience bringing nightlife, culture, DJs, and community together in the heart of downtown Norfolk. This kickoff celebration sets the tone for a full weekend of visibility and unity. Saturday | Pride Boat Parade + PrideFest Saturday morning features the nation’s first Pride Boat Parade, since 2011 rainbow -decorated vessels sail proudly along the historic Elizabeth River past thousands gathered at PrideFest. The celebration continues at PrideFest at Town Point Park, our flagship outdoor festival welcoming tens of thousands of attendees annually. PrideFest features: - National and local live entertainment - Community resource organizations - LGBTQ+ history activations - Family Pride programming - Interactive art experiences - Food vendors and local businesses - Community supported VIP experiences - Inclusive spaces for all ages From Drag artists to weddings, advocacy leaders to community builders.PrideFest reflects the diversity and power of our entire tidewater region. Sunday | Pride at the Beach We close the weekend at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront with Pride at the Beach, a sunset celebration filled with music, food, and your chosen family. With live DJs, local + national talent, and hawt photo moments, it’s the perfect coastal finale to Pride Weekend.
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Select up to three of our 3 departments to volunteer with! - Family Pride: Family Pride area operations. - Festival Operations: This department works all across the 757 both Southside and Peninsula! Assist with setup, breakdown and operations. - Entertainment: Assist Director Christina Schmidt with our entertainment operations during Pride Weekend. - Beverages: Setup, stock, sell beverages to attendees. - General Support: Assist any department that is short staffed or needs additional support during Pride Weekend.

Terms & Conditions

16 years of age for all volunteer position with the exception of Beverages which minimum is 21 years of age. While we do not have a limit to the number of shifts that you can select, we do ask that you first remember to take care of yourselves and to not overextend yourself!

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Volunteer Waiver.docx

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
PRIDEFEST (Team Member Shift 2) Town Point Park, 113 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 Jun 21, 2025 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm 50 4
PRIDEFEST (EVENT LOAD-OUT) Town Point Park, 113 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 Jun 21, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 20 2
PRIDE AT THE BEACH (EVENT LOAD-IN) 31ST STREET NEPTUNES PARK,3001 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Jun 22, 2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 20 2
PRIDE AT THE BEACH (Team Member Shift 1) 31ST STREET NEPTUNES PARK,3001 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Jun 22, 2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 30 3
PRIDE AT THE BEACH (Team Member Shift 2) 31ST STREET NEPTUNES PARK,3001 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Jun 22, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm 30 3
PRIDE AT THE BEACH (Team Member Shift 3) 31ST STREET NEPTUNES PARK,3001 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Jun 22, 2025 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm 30 3
PRIDE AT THE BEACH (EVENT LOAD-OUT) 31ST STREET NEPTUNES PARK,3001 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Jun 22, 2025 11:00 pm - Jun 23, 2025 12:00 am 20 1
PRIDEFEST (Team Member Shift 1) Town Point Park, 113 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 Jun 26, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 50 3
BLOCK PARTY SETUP Waterside District, 333 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 Jun 26, 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 10 3
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PRIDEFEST (EVENT LOAD-IN) Town Point Park, 113 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 Jun 27, 2026 8:00 am - 11:00 am 30 3
message Event load-in: assist vendors and festival operations with final set-up throughout the park.

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