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Three things to do this weekend in Hampton Roads
June 3, 2021
and last updated 2021-06-03 08:54:58-04
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - There are lots of things happening around Hampton Roads this weekend, now that things are starting to return to normal. So, News 3 This Morning is taking action with 3 Things To Do this weekend, in case you re looking for some ideas.
The Virginia International Tattoo is back, after being canceled last year because of the coronavirus. The exhibition of military bands, drill teams and more moves to the Old Dominion University campus this year. The fun starts Thursday evening, at S.B. Ballard Stadium and runs through Sunday. Ticket prices start at $10.
Last year, they had to go virtual. This year, they re going outdoors.
So, it won t take place (as it usually does) indoors at the Norfolk Scope Arena, but, outside at Old Dominion University s S.B. Ballard Stadium. It s absolutely fantastic, from the veteran performer to the new performer, said Lance Pedigo, Massed Pipes and Drums drum major. The ones that have done this before, obviously, it s very exciting to get back in front of a live audience.
Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Eric Kyne, of the Marine Forces Reserve Band from New Orleans, Louisiana, agrees. We re absolutely thrilled, super excited to be here, Kyne said. On top of it, this is the first trip we ve made since the pandemic.
For more than 20 years, the Virginia International Tattoo has had the honor of being one of the biggest around. The annual event began in 1997 and has since combined military bands, pipe and drum performers, drill teams, Celtic dancers and more to salute the military. This year it’ll be the only major event of its kind. Because of a pandemic that lingered too long, Norfolk will host the only .
The annual tradition organized by the Virginia Arts Festival will be held outdoors at Old Dominion University's Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium.