Sail 250, Harborfest 50, and Juneteenth celebrations converge on Hampton Roads this weekend, promising to bring countless people to the region for the sights, sounds, food, and more.
News 3’s guide brings together everything you need to know about the weekend weather, traffic concerns and transit options, and all activities and events — whether you plan to join the celebrations or not.
A live look at the fleet of ships ahead of the Virginia Parade of Sail:
Live blog:
June 19, 8:33 a.m. — Member of the Chilean Navy speaks to News 3 aboard the Esmeralda
Chilean Navy Lt. Commander Tomas Frávega conducts an interview with News 3 aboard the Esmeralda
News 3 Anchor Conor Hollingsworth spoke to Chilean Navy Lt. Commander Tomas Frávega aboard the Esmeralda as it prepares to take off in the Virginia Parade of Sail.
“This is our training ship for the Chilean Navy and this is a process for our Naval cadets who have to be on board for four years,” Frávega told News 3. “Studying in the Naval Academy and after that, they have to make this journey onboard the Esmeralda — almost six months on board.”…