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Virginia Beach outlines 2026 oceanfront special-events plan, traffic and safety measures
Summary
City communications, police and resort management detailed outreach, traffic and safety plans for the 2026 oceanfront special-events season, citing a 10,000-attendance threshold for 'major' events and listing upcoming dates including the May 9 races, June 20–21 Point Break festival and July 4 celebration.
The City of Virginia Beach on Wednesday presented its plans for the 2026 oceanfront special-events season, detailing public information channels, interagency safety coordination and expected traffic impacts for major events.
Tanya Howard, manager for campaign and client services in the city communications office, said the city defines a "major" oceanfront event as one that draws a minimum of 10,000 attendees per day and urged residents and visitors to "know before you go" by checking the event hub at virginiabeach.gov/eventinfo and using apps such as Waze and the city's VB Go parking app. "A major way that you can access information about the special event season would be at virginiabeach.gov/eventinfo," she said.
The communications office…
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