
PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAMS

Gloucester Summer Kick-Off Carnival
This thrilling celebration marks the end of the school year and the start of long, lazy summer days—with classic carnival rides, exciting games, a kid’s play zone, and mouthwatering fair food that’ll transport you straight to summertime nostalgia.

2024 Christmas & Holiday Parade
The 2024 Christmas & Holiday Parade on Main Street is a festive celebration that brings the community together to kick off the holiday season. Join us for an enchanting afternoon filled with twinkling lights, joyous music, and creative floats as they make their way down Main Street.

Kid's Craft Market
Get ready for a day of fun, creativity, and entrepreneurship at the Kids Craft Market happening on June 15th from 9AM-1PM right on Main Street! Whether you love beautiful handmade jewelry, paints, unique items, this is the perfect event for you.

38th Annual Daffodil Festival
Join us on Main Street for the 38th Annual Daffodil Festival. Enjoy live music, vendors, delicious food, fun & games for the kids, and more!


Parks, Recreation & Tourism Birthday Party
Join the Parks, Recreation & Tourism team to celebrate 50 years of Fun!
We are excited to come together and have an evening of great food, activities for all ages, and more!

Fire, Smoke & Muskets: Living History Weekend
The weekend will include cannon and musket firing demonstrations presented by the 7th Virginia Regiment, along with colonial cooking, and period musicians.