Annual Events

  • Lunchtime Bike Ride

    The annual Lunchtime Bike Ride is a healthy Portsmouth Initiative.

  • Memorial Day Parade

    Portsmouth tradition since 1884, the annual Memorial Day Parade salutes the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and celebrates Portsmouth’s proud military heritage.

  • Trunk or Treat

    Come enjoy our Trunk or Treat event.

  • Umoja Festival

    Umoja is a Kiswahili word meaning "unity" in the family, community, and nation. The Umoja Festival entertainment is a unique combination of contemporary and ancient art forms.

  • Seawall Festival

    The Annual Seawall Festival coincides with Norfolk's HarborFest, the first full weekend in June.

  • Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival

    The Holiday Music Festival takes place the second Saturday in December

  • Sunset Thursdays

  • Coast Guard 5K / 10K

  • Shaggin' 4th of July Celebration

  • Fall Festival

    Come celebrate the fall season with Parks and Recreation on Saturday, October 5th from 11am – 2pm at Portsmouth City Park. Enjoy games, crafts, face painting, bounce houses, hayrides, a petting zoo, hay maze, food trucks, and live entertainment by Better By Tuesday. For more information, call (757) 393-8481.