Tattoo Weekend Events

  • Tattoo Hullabaloo

    Thursday-Sunday, April 18-21
    Scope Plaza, Free and Open to the Public

    Start your Tattoo experience early with a free festival. Food, drinks, and entertainment for everyone on Scope Plaza before the Tattoo!

  • NATO Flag Raising Ceremony

    Thursday, April 18, 5:00PM
    Scope Plaza, Free and Open to the Public

    Come celebrate the NATO alliance with music and ceremony.

  • Tattoo Hullabaloo International Drumming Showcase

    April 18-21 at the Tattoo Hullabaloo
    Scope Plaza, Free and Open to the Public

    Watch as percussionists and drummers from around the world share their culture in exciting performances!

  • Norfolk NATO Festival Annual Parade of Nations

    Saturday, April 20, 10AM
    Downtown Norfolk, Free and Open to the Public

    With over 100 parade units featuring visiting marching bands, U.S. and international military bands, and floats for each NATO member nation!

  • Norfolk NATO Festival International Village

    Saturday, April 20, 11:30AM-3PM
    Town Point Park, Norfolk, Free and Open to the Public

    Immediately following the Parade of Nations, join in a celebration of our local NATO Headquarters with international music, arts, and cuisine.

  • Virginia International Tattoo American Pipe Band Championship

    Saturday, April 20, Noon-5PM
    Closing Ceremony at 6PM
    Scope Plaza, Free and Open to the Public

    Pipe Bands from across the country and abroad travel to Norfolk in this unique urban pipe band competition.