Reminder: Access and Closures for BEACH IT! Festival Weekend

With the BEACH IT! Country Music Festival kicking off Friday, June 23, a reminder that areas from 5^th Street south are limited or closed to the public.

The following areas are still closed through June 26:

• 2^nd Street Connector
• Rudee Loop Parking Lot
• 4^th Street Municipal Lot
• 3^rd Street Gravel Lot

During the festival, June 23-25, 3^rd Street south will be closed to the public to include vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Access south of 5^th Street will be restricted to City-issued passes.

Access to Rudee Loop will reopen after the festival. Pending any issues with loading out of equipment, all parking areas affected by the festival will be open by Friday, June 30.

Rideshare Service

The designated rideshare, taxi and general drop-off and pickup area will be located from 9^th-12^th streets on Atlantic Avenue. The location is walkable to the festival and Oceanfront and will allow for easier flow of traffic for drop-off and pick up.

Parking

City-owned parking garages, surface lots and metered spaces will be open during the festival weekend. The City will charge a daily flat rate of $20 at the garages and lots June 24-25.

• For more information on Resort Area parking, visit https://pw.virginiabeach.gov/city-property/parking.

To stay in the know about how to navigate this fun weekend at the Oceanfront, you can:

• Visit VirginiaBeach.gov/EventInfo
• Text BEACHIT to 67283 to get the updates and emergency notifications during the festival (standard messaging rates will apply).
• Register to receive the City Newsletter at VirginiaBeach.gov/BeInTheKnow
• Follow us on social media: Facebook |Twitter| Instagram
• Download the Waze app

If you are looking for festival-specific updates like tickets, lineup information and more, visit the official Beach It! website beachitfestival.com.