NORFOLK, Va. — A new mythical-themed festival is coming to the Mermaid City on Saturday and it's free and open to the public!
The very first Ocean View Mermaid Festival will feature costume contests, prizes, local vendors, and lots of kids' activities.
There are going to be some mermaid swim contests starting at 9 a.m. with Ocean View Sports so you can prove you're the most talented mermaid or merman. You can register for the Mermaid Open Water Swims on their website.
The Mermaid Costume Contest and Parade will start at noon, hosted by Mermaid Queen, Jennifer Warner, and will showcase all the different mermaid and mermen costumes.
Attendees are encouraged to dress in their most fabulous mermaid attire.