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Newport News Parks & Recreation wins multiple IFEA awards; department eyes World Festival City designation
Summary
Parks & Recreation staff reported winning multiple awards at the International Festivals and Events Association conference and said the department will pursue the World Festival & Event City designation next year.
Newport News Parks and Recreation staff told the City Council on Oct. 14 that the department won seven awards at the 2025 International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Pinnacle Awards and plans to apply next year for the World Festival & Event City designation.
Councilman Ealy introduced the presentation and Shelly (parks/events staff) said she attended the IFEA…
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