VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Pharrell Williams' "Something in the Water" will make its long-awaited return on Friday, April 28.
A week ahead of the festival, construction crews could be seen building large stages across Virginia Beach's Oceanfront in preparation for the event.
Cranes, trucks and cars delivered countless materials to those working by the waves. There, they are building the areas that will host some of the festival's biggest headlines, including Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne and Machine Gun Kelly.
For some walking the boardwalk, seeing this construction is a moment they say they have been waiting for.
"I think it's pretty dope because that's the only festival I've ever been to and it was a highlight. So, Something in the Water next week, I should say, is going to be worth it, definitely," said Juan Miguel Valera.
The construction goes for miles as thousands of festival-goers are expected to attend. Even for those who say they do not plan to go recognize the impact it will have.
"My son is having an early dismissal because the traffic is going to be so much and we are only a mile and a half up the road and they got a half day for the Something in the Water," said Shanna Pratt.
A new app called "Something in the Water 2023" was also released today. It lists the line-up for the festival, provides information for upcoming events, and includes a countdown ticking toward opening night.
It is free to download from the Apple Store, and construction is expected to last until we get closer to next Friday.