Norfolk Harborfest – Hampton Roads Transit

Norfolk Harborfest

In support of the festivities for the Norfolk Harborfest, Hampton Roads Transit will provide enhanced service for the Elizabeth River Ferry and The Tide light rail.

The Tide will be running more frequent service on Friday evening, June 19, and Saturday evening, June 20.

The Elizabeth River Ferry will be running more frequent service on Friday evening, June 19, Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21.

On Friday, June 19, Hampton Roads Transit will commemorate the federal holiday, Juneteenth, by offering free fares on all modes of transit  Additionally, on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, in partnership with the City of Norfolk, free travel will be available on The Tide light rail and the Elizabeth River Ferry for Sail250 Virginia

Starting at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 18, and ending around 11:00 PM on Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Routes 6, 8, 45, and 961 will be unable to service the Waterside Loop (WatersideCivic Plaza StationMacArthur StationBank & Plume) during this event. Customers will have to board and disembark at the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center located at 434 Saint Pauls Blvd.

For more information:

View all alerts or call 757-222-6100

Para información en español, por favor llame 757-222-6100, y oprima el numero dos.

Dial 711 for TTY service provided by Virginia Relay.

Thank you for riding with Hampton Roads Transit!