City of Portsmouth, VA Government

City of Portsmouth, VA Government Welcome to the Portsmouth, VA page. Connect with us for the latest news + happenings! One visit to Portsmouth, Virginia and you’ll be hooked.

Amble along our famous Seawall. Stroll through three centuries of historic neighborhoods. Go antiquing. Take in some art. Stand inside a giant soap bubble at the largest children’s museum in the state. And did we mention that Portsmouth is home to some of the most delightful restaurants in the region? Many of Portsmouth’s attractions are clustered within easy walking distance of each other, making

it the perfect place to spend a day. And with its central location, it’s easy to get to – just a quick ferry ride from downtown Norfolk, a just minutes from Virginia Beach, and Colonial Williamsburg.

06/20/2026

Set sail for one of Portsmouth’s biggest weekends of the year. ⚓️

Sail Virginia is taking over the waterfront with tall ship tours, live entertainment, vendors, family activities, waterfront views, and plenty of reasons to spend the day downtown.

And the best part? FREE ferry rides are available, so if you’re across the water, come swing by and make a day of it.

📍Downtown Portsmouth Waterfront
⛵️ Tall ships
🎶 Live entertainment
🛍️ Vendors & family activities
🎡 Carnival Rides & Games
🐰 Petting Zoo
& MORE

For tickets, schedules, and event information:
www.sailvirginia2026portsmouth.com

TallShips

06/19/2026

Today, we celebrate freedom, resilience, culture, and community. ❤️🖤💚 Join us on the Portsmouth waterfront for the 5th Annual Juneteenth Festival featuring live music, local vendors, food, art, family activities, and a special performance by Q Parker. Come out and celebrate history while supporting local businesses and creatives. ✨

📍Portsmouth Waterfront
🕑 Festival: 2 PM – 8:30 PM

Happy Juneteenth, Portsmouth!

Why celebrate Sail250® Virginia in just one historic seaport when you can experience two? Make time to visit Portsmouth ...
06/19/2026

Why celebrate Sail250® Virginia in just one historic seaport when you can experience two? Make time to visit Portsmouth for a weekend of festival fun!

🔹 3 Visiting Tall Ships
🔹 Juneteenth Festival
🔹 High Street Festival
🔹 Live Music & Carnival Rides
🔹 Food Vendors
🔹 Artists & Makers
🔹 Family Fun
🔹 Museums & History

It’s all happening June 19-22 – and ferry rides are free all weekend, courtesy of Hampton Roads Transit. Explore the full list of events and plan your visit: https://brnw.ch/21x3sZA

06/19/2026

Set sail for an unforgettable summer in Portsmouth! Festivities are kicking off TODAY⚓

From majestic tall ships and waterfront festivities to live entertainment, family activities, history, and culture, Sail Virginia 2026 is bringing excitement to the Elizabeth River June 19–22.

Plan your visit, view the schedule, and learn more at: https://www.sailvirginia2026portsmouth.com/

Still making plans for Sail250® Virginia weekend? Sail on over to Portsmouth! From tall ship tours and the Juneteenth Fe...
06/18/2026

Still making plans for Sail250® Virginia weekend? Sail on over to Portsmouth! From tall ship tours and the Juneteenth Festival to the live music, great local food and carnival rides at High Street Fest, Portsmouth has a boatload of ways to celebrate.

Bring the kids, make it a Date Day or explore with friends. There’s something for everybody! Explore this weekend's schedule and plan your visit: https://brnw.ch/21x3sZx

06/18/2026

Set sail for authentic German food, cold beer, live music, and World Cup action at The Bier Garden Portsmouth. ⚓🇩🇪🍻

We stopped by with owner Stefani and Sail Virginia host Cletus to get a preview of everything happening during the big weekend.⛵️

Bier Garden will be serving grab-and-go sandwiches, beer, and seltzers outside during the festivities, plus all your favorite food, drinks, and market items inside.

Soccer fans can catch World Cup matches all weekend long while enjoying a true German biergarten atmosphere right in the heart of Olde Towne.⚽️

And the fun doesn’t stop there:

🎶 Dan Pelligrino — Friday, 6–8 PM
🎶 Matt Hollman — Saturday, 6–8 PM
🎶 Barren Pine — Sunday, 3–5:30 PM

Whether you’re stopping by between events, grabbing a drink with friends, or settling in to watch the next match, Bier Garden is ready for a packed weekend.

📍 Bier Garden Portsmouth
438 High Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704

Thanks to Stefani and the Bier Garden team for showing us around!

Street sweeping is scheduled June 22 - June 26 in multiple Portsmouth neighborhoods.For optimal cleaning, please remove ...
06/18/2026

Street sweeping is scheduled June 22 - June 26 in multiple Portsmouth neighborhoods.
For optimal cleaning, please remove vehicles from the street by 7 a.m. On-street parking may resume at 4 p.m. Streets will not be swept on normal trash collection days.

View the full schedule and details at https://ow.ly/bmuk50YZtRe or call 757-393-8666.

Event Parking Information 🚗Attending one of the many events happening in Portsmouth this weekend? Use this parking map t...
06/18/2026

Event Parking Information 🚗
Attending one of the many events happening in Portsmouth this weekend? Use this parking map to help plan your visit.

🔹 High Street Employee Parking at the Middle Street Garage is in effect June 18–23.
🔹 General Public Parking, Customer Parking, Shuttle Lots, Vendor Parking, and Shuttle Service will be available June 19–23.

Visitors are encouraged to review the map ahead of time and allow extra travel time as increased traffic is expected throughout the weekend.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to Portsmouth for a weekend full of events, entertainment, and community celebrations!

The good times are coming back to High Street. High Street Fest returns June 20–22 in Olde Towne Portsmouth.Three stages...
06/18/2026

The good times are coming back to High Street. High Street Fest returns June 20–22 in Olde Towne Portsmouth.

Three stages, three days, free admission. Same energy. New lineup. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x3r2U

Juneteenth Holiday Trash Collection ScheduleTrash collection will remain on its normal schedule Tuesday, June 16, throug...
06/18/2026

Juneteenth Holiday Trash Collection Schedule
Trash collection will remain on its normal schedule Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18. Friday, June 19 routes will be collected on Monday, June 22.
For more information, call 757-393-8629.

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Portsmouth, VA
23704

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