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Virginia Beach Boardwalk FREE Holiday Lights Family Ride

November 10, 2025

Virginia Beach Boardwalk Holiday Lights Family Ride (Virginia Beach)

Description

Get Ready to Roll Through the Lights! ????
Join us for the annual Virginia Beach Boardwalk Holiday Lights Family Ride! ????‍♂️✨ It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with a FREE, fun, and festive evening along the Oceanfront. ????❄️
???? When: Thursday, November 13th from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
???? Where to Start: The boardwalk entrance at 2nd Street (off Rudee Loop)
???? What You Get: A ride through 20+ blocks of holiday lights! ✨????


Important Details:
???? Cost: Absolutely FREE! No admission cost and no registration is needed—just show up!
????️ Parking: Free parking is available in the surface lots at Rudee Loop and nearby areas.
???? Ride Details: This is a wheeled-devices only event (bikes, scooters, skateboards, etc.). No cars or pedestrians are permitted on the boardwalk during the event.
????️ Weather: Rain, Snow, or Shine!
Make it Festive! ????
This is Virginia Beach’s largest annual bicycling event, so let’s celebrate! ????????‍♀️✨ Dress up in your holiday best, decorate your ride, and enjoy the twinkling lights! ✨????
See you on the boardwalk!

Date & Time

Start: November 13, 2025 @ 5:30 pm

End: November 13, 2025 @ 8:30 pm

Venue

Rudee Loop

104 Atlantic Avenue,

Virginia Beach, VA

United States

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Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1333950821713424/

Virginia Beach Boardwalk Holiday Lights Family Ride
Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Categories: Holiday, Events, Free!, and Virginia Beach

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