VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach is about to witness history, as the first woman to skateboard across America will finish her journey at the Oceanfront Friday when she will touch the Atlantic Ocean in Virginia Beach and complete her challenge.
Brooke Johnson, from Seattle, has skateboarded across the United States in 118 days from Venice Beach to Virginia Beach. She plans to officially finish her journey around 5 p.m. at Grommet Island Park on Boardwalk & 2nd Street.
When she arrives, 5th Street will be closed to drivers to allow spectators to watch her skate to the finish. Johnson is then asking the community to celebrate with her at the Shack on Atlantic Avenue at 6 p.m…