Parade of Sail Viewing
OpSail 2012 Virginia is proud to present the following Parade of Sails:
Sea and Air Parade- Wednesday, June 6
Parade of Sail- Friday, June 8
Parade of Sail Up the Chesapeake- Tuesday, June 12
Below Parade of Sail viewing locations are organized by city name, chronologically by viewing hours:
Virginia Beach (for details, click here)
Public Viewing from Lynnhaven Anchorage
Wed. June 6 8-10am
Thur. June 7 All Day Tall Ship Rendez-Vous
Fri. June 8 7-10am
First Landing State Park
Thur. June 7 All Day Tall Ship Rendez Vous
Fri. June 8 7-10am
Hampton
Public Viewing from Fort Monroe National Monument
Viewing Hours:
Wed. June 6 9:30am-12noon
Fri. June 8 9:30am-12:30pm
Experience this magnificent spectacle from historic Fort Monroe, named a Historic National Monument by President Obama on November 1, 2011. Limited bleacher seating available; the public is encouraged to bring portable chairs. For information about Fort Monroe National Monument, visit http://www.nps.gov/fomr/index.htm
Norfolk
Public Viewing from Ocean View Beaches
Wed. June 6 9:30-11:30am
Fri. June 8 8:30-11:30am
Norfolk’s beachfront community, Oceanview provides several excellent vantage points. Ocean View Beach Park, 100 W. Ocean View Avenue (Ocean View Beach Park Map). Community Beach Park, 700 E. Ocean View Avenue (Community Beach Park Map). Sarah Constant Beach Park, 300 W. Ocean View Avenue (Sarah Constant Beach Park Information)
Public Viewing from Front Street Park at Fort Norfolk
Wed. June 6 11am-1pm
Fri. June 8 11am-2pm
Public Viewing from Town Point Park and Freemason Harbor
Wed. June 6 11:30am-1:30pm
Fri. June 8 11:30am-2:30pm
Portsmouth
Public Viewing from Olde Towne Portsmouth, North Landing, and Crawford Bay
Viewing Hours:
Wed. June 6 11:30am-1:30pm
Fri. June 8 11:30am-2:30pm
The public is welcome to view the Parade of Sails along theSeawall/Crawford StreetNorth Landing, High Street Landing andOcean Marine offer prominent vantage points to watch the Parade of make its grand entrance into the Elizabeth River Harbor at Noon.(Portsmouth Waterfront Map).
Elizabeth River Boat Landing and Park (Portsmouth)
Fri. June 8 noon-1pm
Chesapeake
Public Viewing from Great Bridge Lock Park
Viewing Hours:
Fri. June 8 1-2pm
For more information about Great Bridge Lock Park, visit www.cityofchesapeake.net
