Beach Blast
September 20, 2008
Neptune's Park 31st Street
7:00 pm
On Saturday night, September 20th, make sure to take a trip to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and attend the NAS Oceana Air Show Beach Blast at the 31st Street Park next to the Hilton hotel. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a free concert. Made up of some of the Navy’s most versatile musicians, their performance presents a diverse, high energy show that will entertain guest of all ages. When the sun sets, there will be a Super Hornet afterburner flyover to kick-off the official portion of the show, immediately followed by team parachute jumps onto the beach. Once the jump teams have been presented to the crowd, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will take the stage to introduce the 2008 Blue Angel team. The Four Star Edition will then provide music and entertainment until the event’s conclusion at 10 p.m. This is a free event and parking is available in the parking structure on the corner of 31st Street and Atlantic Avenue.
The legend of Neptune says that this Roman god was King of the Sea. Carrying his trident, a three-pronged spear, Neptune would drive in his dolphin-pulled chariot over the waters,
calming the waters wherever he went. Since the beginning of the Neptune Festival, every year people from the Virginia Beach community have been chosen to play the part of King Neptune
and his Royal Court.
The king is chosen by the Neptune Festival committee from nominations
solicited from the general public. The selection process weighs criteria such
as demonstrated involvement and contribution to the quality of life in Virginia
Beach, active participation in the activities of community life and an understanding
of the spirit of the Neptune Festival.
Joining King Neptune are Tritons, men of the community, who are also selected by nomination.
The Royal Princesses are chosen in an open competition the spring of their junior year of high school.
Once chosen, the King and his Court become ambassadors for the City throughout
the year.
