Oceanfront July 4th Celebration
On Friday, July 4, 2025, the City of Virginia Beach will hold the Stars & Stripes Celebration at the oceanfront starting at 7:00PM. Because large crowds are expected, customers using the Routes 20, 30, 31, 33, 35, and 960 are advised to expect heavy delays and impromptu detours.
Route 58: South Norfolk 4th of July Parade
Chesapeake will host the South Norfolk 4th of July parade on Friday July 4, 2025. Sections of Bainbridge Boulevard will be closed due to the parade. The Route 58 will detour 9:00AM – 12 noon. Customers wishing to board/alight should go to the lineup at Liberty & Seaboard or Bainbridge & Freeman.
Stops Missed
1830 POINDEXTER & B
1832 POINDEXTER & RODGERS
1874 POINDEXTER & STEWART
1835 BAINBRIDGE & JEFFERSON
1836 BAINBRIDGE & HOLLY
1838 BAINBRIDGE & LESTER
1839 BAINBRIDGE & HUGHES
1840 BAINBRIDGE & BEECH
5644 BAINBRIDGE & SWAIN
1841 BAINBRIDGE & HARVARD
1842 BAINBRIDGE & ROWLAND
1843 BAINBRIDGE & HILL
1844 BAINBRIDGE & ROSEMONT
1845 BAINBRIDGE & GODWIN
1866 BAINBRIDGE & ROSEMONT
1867 BAINBRIDGE & FRANKLIN
5647 BAINBRIDGE & REDSTART
1869 BAINBRIDGE & CHESAPEAKE
1870 BAINBRIDGE & HUGHES
1871 BAINBRIDGE & BYRD
3344 BAINBRIDGE & HOLLY
1872 BAINBRIDGE & JEFFERSON
1833 POINDEXTER & STEWART
1875 POINDEXTER & JACKSON
Norfolk 4th of July Celebration Town Point Park
On Friday, July 4, 2025, the City of Norfolk will host the Great American Picnic at Town Point Park. Starting at 4:00PM until the end of business, the Routes 6, 8, & 45, will not service the MacArthur Light Rail Station, Civic Plaza, or Waterside. Customers are advised to board/disembark at the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center. Customers are also advised to expect minor delays with The Tide light rail due to congestion.
Routes 6, 8, & 45
Stops Missed
0006 SAINT PAULS & PLUME
6094 BANK & PLUME
0008 WATERSIDE & COMMERCIAL
6052 CITY HALL & BANK
4th of July Celebration Oceanview Beach Park
On Friday, July 4, 2025, Oceanview Beach Park will hold their Shore Thing Independence Day Celebration from 6:00PM – 10:00PM. The Routes 1, 3, and 5 will detour during this time. Passengers should expect delays due to increased traffic in the area.
Route 1
No Stops Missed
Route 3
Stop Missed
2062 FIRST VIEW & A VIEW
Route 5
Stop Missed
1346 OCEAN VIEW & FIRST VIEW
Newport News 4th of July Stars in the Sky
On Friday, July 4, 2025, the City of Newport News will host the 4th of July Stars in the Sky event at Victory Landing Park, 6:00PM – 9:30PM. The Routes 101, 104, 105, and 112 will detour due to road closures. Customers should expect delays due to increased traffic in the area.
Stops Missed
2002 WASHINGTON & 26TH
2003 25TH & HUNTINGTON
Independence Day
On Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2025, bus, light rail, Base Express, paratransit, and OnDemand ridesharing will operate on their Saturday schedule. The ferry will operate on its regular schedule. The Customer Service Call Center, transit center information booths and public access to all administrative facilities (ID badge, Lost & Found, etc.) will be closed.
Route 18: Brambleton Ave. Construction Detour
Construction will begin on the Campostella Bridge starting Monday, May 26, 2025 and continue until further notice. During this time, southbound traffic on Brambleton Ave. will be blocked from turning onto Kimball Terrace. The Route 18 outbound will detour as follows:
Via Brambleton Ave.
(R) Ramp to I-264 East
(R) Ballentine Boulevard
(L) Kimball Terrace
Stops Missed
0628 Kimball & Majestic
0629 Kimball & Ballentine
Route 103: 35th & Wickham Construction Detour
Due to construction at 35th Street and Wickham Ave, the Route 103 will detour inbound and outbound. Until further notice, inbound customers will need to get on/off at (Stop 2306) 35th & Marshall and (Stop 2309) 35th & Roanoke. Outbound customers will need to get on/off at (Stop 2371) 35th & Roanoke, or (Stop 2375) 36th & Madison.
Inbound from 35th Street:
L – Marshall Ave
R – 36th Street
R – Orcutt Ave
Regular Route
Stops Missed:
2307 35th & Wickham
Outbound from 35th Street:
R – Orcutt Ave
L – 36th Street
L – Jefferson Ave
Regular Route
Stops Missed:
2373 35th & Wickham
2374 35th & Marshall
Ride The Tide and Ferry for Free to Harbor Park for the Norfolk Tides
The Norfolk Tides begin their baseball season on March 28, and fans heading to games this season should plan their travel ahead of time.
With limited parking available due to casino construction, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) encourages fans to take the Tide light rail and Elizabeth River Ferry to get to Harbor Park.
HRT, the City of Norfolk, and the Norfolk Tides are teaming up again this season to provide free rides on The Tide light rail for every home game this season. Complimentary rides are available two hours before and after each game. Fans can show their ticket for that day’s game for a free ride on light rail to and from the stadium.
Fans are encouraged to park for free at three park-and-ride lots at Tide stations: Newtown Road Station (Newtown Road and Kempsville Road), Military Highway Station (Curlew Drive and Corporate Boulevard), and Ballentine/Broad Creek Station (Ballentine Boulevard and I-264).
New this season, fans coming from the western portions of Hampton Roads can take the ferry from North Landing in Portsmouth for free to and from the Harbor Park Landing for every game. Free rides are available only to the Harbor Park Landing, not to Waterside Landing.
Ferry service runs every 30 minutes beginning one hour before game time until one hour after the game ends. Parking for the ferry in Portsmouth is free at city garages after 5:00 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends. The closest parking to North Landing may be found at the Harbor Court, Water Street, and Middle Street parking garages.
There are new parking options in Norfolk for those driving to the games. This year, MacArthur South Garage will be free for game patrons. The garage is just two light rail stops, or a roughly 15-minute walk, from Harbor Park. Fans parking at the garage can catch The Tide at MacArthur Station for the free light rail ride to the stadium.
Dominion Tower Garage, a privately owned parking facility, also will offer game-day parking for $6. Those parking at Dominion Tower can either walk up the Elizabeth River Trail to the stadium or take The Tide at Civic Plaza for a short ride to Harbor Park.
When leaving the stadium, fans using light rail are urged to be patient and observe lines that will be set up outside the stadium, near the main entrance. One line will be for eastbound Tide light rail traffic in the direction of Newtown Road with the other for westbound travel toward EVMC/Fort Norfolk Station.
HRT reminds fans to be safe around tracks. Use designated crosswalks and sidewalks to reach the station and never stand on or near the tracks.
Routes 45 and 960: Saint Pauls & Charlotte Stop Service Adjustment
Due to construction, the stop at 0003 Saint Pauls & Charlotte cannot be serviced for the Route 45 and 960 Until further notice, customers will need to board/alight at the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center.