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Spectacular Fireworks on Virginia Beach

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There’s no better way to celebrate the official start of summer than a spectacular fireworks show and discount tickets to the American Music Festival. Stay at Virginia Beach KOA for the Fourth of July weekend, and plan your trip to come back in September! Beachside Fireworks The Stars and Stripes Explosion is blasting off on July 4 at the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy multiple live performances, including tribute bands to Bruce Springsteen and Journey. Symphonicity will perform movie themes and patriotic songs on the 20 th St. stage. The night will end with a spectacular fireworks show right over the water. Grab a seat on a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the best view around. Discount Festival Tickets The American Music Festival is one of the biggest events of the year. On September 4 – 6 a diverse group of talent will perform music spanning across genres on the 5 th St. Main Stage. You can look forward to names like Steve Miller Band, The Wailers and Sheryl Crow. Purchase your th...

See and Hear Dolphins Like Never Before

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Dreaming about summer vacation? Turn your dreams into reality at Virginia Beach. Soak up the sun on the beach or take a new adventure at sea. Stay at Virginia Beach KOA for the weekend, week or month! Virginia Beach is known for its diverse wildlife, and Virginia Aquarium Sea Adventures allows you to explore the magnificent animals of the sea. Take a wild ride on the Dolphin Discoveries Sea Adventure, where you’ll venture out on a 90-minute excursion exploring bottlenose dolphin habitats. Listen to the sights and sounds of dolphin behavior, and observe these amazing animals through a close-up you have to experience to believe. You’ll get to use a research-quality hydrophone — an amazing underwater microphone — to listen for dolphins and wales. Aquarium educators will discuss dolphin behavior and habitat conservation efforts. Brown pelicans, bald eagles and sea turtles are also commonly spotted on these sea adventures. Tickets are only $20 for adults and $15 for children ages 3 – 11. A...

Beachside Festival Celebrates Latin Culture

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Celebrate Latin culture in Virginia Beach this season. Plan that summer vacation you’ve been dreaming of and stay at Virginia Beach KOA. You’ll have close access to the water, and the beachside events happening almost every weekend. Hardee’s Latin Fest will take place June 26 – 27, 2015 on the beach at 24 th Street, and you don’t want to miss it. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Latin culture with top-notch food, family-friendly events and Latin music that makes you want to show off your moves! National performers will provide the beat, so you can dance under the stars. On top of the live music, there will also be Salsa, Merengue and jazz acts on the giant beach stage. Vendors will sell goodies all over the festival. If you’re looking to work on your summer beach bod, join in the Zumba fitness marathon on Saturday. This Latin-inspired workout torches calories, and you’ll have a blast in this group setting with energetic instructors. Whether you do one hour or all four, you’ll feel energ...

Explore the Beach and Earn a Medal!

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Go on an adventure to Virginia Beach this month, and have fun with the whole family! Virginia Beach is an exciting summer destination with plenty of family activities. Stay at Virginia Beach KOA as an alternative to staying in a hotel. The Virginia Aquarium Family Great Adventure Series will continue on June 25, 2015 at 6 p.m. on the beach at 27 th Street. This event is free! Enjoy family-friendly entertainment and lead your children through discovery. The night’s theme is Muppet Mania. Weave through interactive adventures right on the beach, with a fun, movie theme. Each adventure gives your family a clue to unravel a mystery. Visit sites on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, play games, enter contests, and solve the puzzle! Feel free to dress up as your favorite character from Muppets Most Wanted. If your costume is the best, you’ll win a trophy! Everyone who participates in the adventure will earn a medal. Finish off the evening by relaxing under the stars and enjoying the movie, presen...