Sail 250
Coverage of Sail 250 in the Nexus archive.
- Norfolk's NEON District Streetscape Project resumes after pause
The NEON District Streetscape Project in Norfolk has resumed after a pause for Juneteenth, Harborfest, and Sail 250. Construction crews are currently installing new water and sewer lines on the west side of Granby Street.
- Vendors prepare for historic weekend events in downtown Norfolk
Vendors in downtown Norfolk are preparing for three major weekend events—Harborfest, Sail 250, and Juneteenth—sparking excitement among businesses. Out-of-state businesses are also setting up for their fourth Harborfest.
- Norfolk Police gear up for busy weekend in the city
Norfolk Police are increasing security efforts for the upcoming weekend featuring Harborfest, Sail 250, and Norfolk's Juneteenth celebration. Federal, state, and local agencies will support these measures, with police operations spanning from Friday to Tuesday.
- Mega-events mean a summer of watch parties — and a $92M NYPD tab largely left to NYC
The NYPD is projected to incur a $92 million cost for security and overtime during summer mega-events like the World Cup, Sail 250, and Independence Day celebrations. These events are expected to generate significant expenses for the department.