NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Downtown Norfolk Council announced Friday afternoon it is pausing its “First Fridays” event in Downtown Norfolk, according to officials.
First Fridays has been an important part of the Downtown Norfolk area since 2013, bringing people together and supporting Downtown businesses.
The Council’s decision follows feedback from businesses about the impacts in Downtown Norfolk, which did not align with First Fridays’ role as a welcoming, business-supporting community event, including litter and quality-of-life concerns after the April event…