The threat of severe weather, including tornadoes, was not stopping Friday what was expected to be a busy weekend at the oceanfront in Virginia Beach.
Neptune Festival’s Boardwalk Weekend kicked off Friday and rain and a tornado threat were in the forecast.
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“You’re always committed because it’s a rain or shine event,” said vendor Rick Villanueva.
The weather may be gloomy, but vendors on the boardwalk were not.
“I’ve stayed set up during an actual tropical storm before. I’ll just put the walls up on my tent,” vendor Kay Shanni said.
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Friday’s weather also didn’t seem to be impacting the mood of festival goers like Susan Poates. She was visiting from Richmond and has been coming to the festival for years.