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Virginia Beach tourism hit $4 billion in 2025, and the Veterans Day parade is set
Plus, a change to the aquarium's holiday lights and a shorter tower.
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Tourism
Tourism in Virginia Beach generated $4 billion in total economic impact in 2025, according to a report released Thursday by Visit Virginia Beach. The city welcomed 14.4 million visitors, up 0.6% from 2024. WAVY.com
Tourism brought Virginia Beach $4 billion in 2025
- $4 billion
- in total economic impact
- 14.4 million
- visitors, up 0.6% from 2024
- $2.6 billion
- in direct visitor spending
- $7.2 million
- in visitor spending per day, on average
Source: WAVY.com
Aquarium
The aquarium foundation and Virginia Beach have been sued over the holiday lights move and the shorter tower, WHRO reports. Outdoor Ventures wanted a 125-foot tower at Owl Creek Landing, but the city said it had to be shorter after the Navy balked at the height, and the tower was built at half the original size. WHRO
Veterans Day
The 2026 Tidewater Veterans Day Parade starts at 9 a.m. Wed., Nov. 11, at 16th Street and Atlantic Avenue. It ends with a ceremony at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial, 1000 19th St., and it's free and open to the public. Military News
Town Center
AH Realty Trust, formerly Armada Hoffler, held a dedication ceremony Wednesday at Virginia Beach Town Center to officially rename "Hoffler Tower." Mayor Bobby Dyer was among the local leaders who attended the event honoring Dan Hoffler's legacy. WAVY.com
Zoo
If you live in Hampton Roads, the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk will offer $12.50 adult and child tickets on select Community Days in November. Tickets must be bought online in advance, and you'll need a valid ID showing your address or a recent utility bill. Military News
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GVLtoday's Wrap: If you want something free on Saturday, Autumn in the Air is the 4th annual festival from Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation. It runs noon to 5 p.m. at Mount Trashmore Park Road. Free is free, so we'd swing by and stay as long as you like.
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Virginia Beach tourism hit $4 billion in 2025, and the Veterans Day parade is set
Plus, a change to the aquarium's holiday lights and a shorter tower.

The TLDR
- Tourism generated $4 billion in Virginia Beach in 2025
- Aquarium foundation and city sued over lights and tower
- Veterans Day parade starts at 9 a.m. Wed., Nov. 11
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