Event Brief
Business owners, band members react to First Friday pause
Filed: May 02, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: After April’s First Friday, Downtown Norfolk Council paused the event; businesses and band members speak out on impacts.
WHO: Business owners and band members in downtown Norfolk; Downtown Norfolk Council
WHAT: First Friday block party series is paused following feedback from businesses
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 7:26 PM ET
WHERE: Downtown Norfolk, Virginia
WHY: The Downtown Norfolk Council paused the event after receiving feedback from businesses about impacts in the downtown area.
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