Out in the Park is Hampton Roads' annual celebration of our GLBT community, GLBT supporters, and everyone with love in their hearts.
We are beyond excited to announce that this year's event will be held in the 757's premiere festival space, Town Point Park.
Why the move to Town Point Park and Norfolk? The most blunt reason is that the event has outgrown its current location in Chesapeake. Town Point Park-- with its reputation of being inclusive and welcoming all, just like Out in the Park--is the next natural home. This year we are expecting number exceeding 10,000!
This year’s festival will include our featured hostess for over 20 years, Diana Ross; with musical performances from live bands, local male and female impersonators, and other local performers. There will be over 60 vendors including local businesses and non profits, with large and small food vendors providing a carnival-like atmosphere. Last year’s event was our largest event, attended by over 7000 people.
OUT in the Park: Community Partners
Diamond Partner
Platinum Partners ($2,500 +)
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Janet Moore &
Kim Curtis of
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Bill Griggs
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Gold Partners ($1,000 +)
Silver Partners ($500+)
Barry Menser &
Michael Hamar
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Cindy Cutler
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Rob Luagerman
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Don King of
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Moira Wright
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Michael Whitehurst
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Bronze Partners ($250+)
Rainbow Partners ($100)
Michael Beane
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Anthony Brach
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Tim Fincham |
Dana Heller
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William Calvert
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Nicole Carry
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Kiley Pike
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Barbara McMillan |
Julie Clark
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Norma Dorey |
D L Thorpe |
Chip Gallager |
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Anne Vogt
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Ken Elks
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Tony Wagerman
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Bloom Flowers
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Supporting Partners
Accessibility
Town Point Park is fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. Out in the Park is accessible to persons with disabilities, with accessible parking available at all city-parking garages. In Town Point Park, wheelchair-accessible port-o-lets are located near the main entrances at Waterside Drive and Main Street and at Otter Berth near the Spirit of Norfolk. Special seating accommodations can be requested the day of an event from any event security officer or uniformed staff member.
Lost and Found
Festival attendees can check for lost items with event staff. Lost persons should report to security at all events. No public address announcements regarding lost persons or items will be made during events.
Restrooms
Portable restrooms, including accessible units for physically impaired are conveniently located within the park during special events.
Rules and Regulations
- No animals, except hearing /dog animals and service/dog animals or animals utilized in law enforcement, are permitted in the park, unless otherwise posted.
- Use of umbrellas, chair umbrellas and chair canopies during performances are prohibited.
- Portable tents and tables are not permitted in the park
- No glass containers may be brought into the park at any time.
- No alcoholic beverages may be brought into the park at any time.
- Persons must be at least 21 years of age with a valid photo ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Skates, skateboards and bicycles are not permitted in the park.
- City of Norfolk Codes and Ordinances Sections 25.2-60 through 25.2-99, govern Town Point Park. For the safety of all, the Norfolk Police may screen persons entering the park.
- Hampton Roads Pride reserves the right to postpone, cancel and/or evacuate the event due to adverse weather conditions.
NOTICE: These regulations do not alter or change State or City laws in any manner and you are subject to all applicable State or City laws.
Food and Beverage
Food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, will be available for purchase. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages may not be brought into the park at any time. Patrons must be at least 21 years of age with a valid photo ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages.
(Used with permission Town Point Park Rules)
