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Virginia Beach is rolling out an exciting lineup of events and special deals for spring and summer. With plenty of festivals, attractions, and exclusive discounts, the city wants to make sure Canadian visitors feel welcome and appreciated.
Special Discounts for Canadians
To encourage more Canadian travelers, Virginia Beach has expanded its popular Loonie Savers Pass. This pass offers discounts at nearly 50 locations, including hotels, restaurants, and attractions. Canadians can register online and access savings through a mobile pass.
Some of the best deals include:
- Buy one, get one free dolphin-watching cruises with Rudee Tours
- $5 off general admission at the Virginia Aquarium
- Discounts at various dining spots, entertainment venues, and accommodations
Exciting New Attractions
One of the biggest additions to Virginia Beach is Atlantic Park, a $350 million sports and entertainment complex backed by musician Pharrell Williams. This three-block attraction features:
- Wavegarden Cove: A surfing experience for all skill levels
- The Dome: A cutting-edge venue combining music, lights, and interactive experiences
Events You Won't Want to Miss
Virginia Beach has a packed schedule of events from March through September. Whether you're into sports, music, art, or food, there’s something for everyone.
March
- Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend (March 14-16): Runners of all levels can take part in this St. Patrick’s Day-themed race, from the Leprechaun Dash to a full marathon.
April
- East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic (April 5): Ten top restaurants compete to serve the best version of this beloved local dish.
May
- Jackalope Festival (May 30 – June 1): Originally from Montreal, this high-energy event brings extreme sports like skateboarding, bouldering, and BASE jumping to Virginia Beach.
- Street Art Festival (May 30 – June 1): The ViBe District hosts live street artists and an interactive mural project for families to enjoy.
June
- Point Break Festival (June 21-22): Top reggae artists take over the oceanfront for a weekend of music and fun.
- Pride at the Beach (June 21-23): A festival celebrating love and diversity with live music and entertainment.
July
- Stars & Stripes Celebration (July 4): Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and three stages of live music by the beach.
August
- East Coast Surfing Championship (Aug. 17-24): This international surf competition attracts over 850 surfers, along with volleyball games, 5K runs, skate contests, and live beach concerts.
September
- Neptune Festival (Sept. 26-28): A tradition for over 50 years, this festival features concerts, an art show, sports events, and the famous International Sandsculpting Championship, where artists from around the world create stunning sand sculptures.
