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Kick off your weekend at First Fridays on Granby Street

Posted at 2:42 PM, May 03, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-03 21:46:21-04

NORFOLK, Va. - If you are looking for a FREE way to get your weekend party started, the Downtown Norfolk Council has your ticket.

First Fridays continues this month after being rained out in April. It's a big block party featuring, music, drinks and fun.

First Fridays continue on Granby Street (Source: Downtown Norfolk Council)

Friday's event runs from 5-8:30 p.m. in the 300 block of Granby and College Place.

Tonight's concert details:

  • Headliner - Kat Wright - Plenty of soul in this gritty and emotive rock and roll performer who is described as "Bonnie Raitt meets Amy Winehouse."
  • Opener - Del Florida - A D.C. band featuring amorphic dream pop that has opened for indie rock group TOPS.

A few roads will be closed for the event from 3-10 p.m. Granby is closed from West Tazewell Street to West Freemason, as well as Westbound College Place from Granby to Boush Street.

Downtown Norfolk Council is also offering a bit of an incentive for cyclists. Ride on down to the event and park in the councils bike area and you will receive a free ticket to the beer tent.