The Chesapeake Jubilee returns

May 18th-21st with new entertainment, thrilling rides, and family fun for all ages

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CHESAPEAKE, Va

The Chesapeake Jubilee, sponsored by Priority Automotive, returns to Chesapeake City Park May 18th-21st. After a successful 2022 event, following a two- year absence Jubilee organizers have been working hard to bring the best in family entertainment to the community

“We had great response to our family acts at the 2022 Jubilee so we searched the country for new entertainers to round out ourlineupthis year,” says Stephanie Welke, Executive Director. New at the 2023 Jubilee is the World of Wonders show featuring over ten thrilling acts such as sword swallowersandfireeaters TheHotDogpig racesandTexasTommy’sWildWestReview showwillalsomaketheirChesapeakeJubileedebut.“Whodoesn’tlovethepigraces?” laughsWelke.“Tommy’sWildWestReview ishysterical;it’saperfectshowforthewhole family.” Each act, free with gate admission thanks to Dollar Tree and Washington Commanders/Ortho Virginia, will have multipleperformancesdaily

TheJubileeisknownforhavingoneofthe bestfireworksdisplaysintheSoutheastand this can’t-miss-event will return on Saturday night, presented once again by world famousfireworksproducers,ZambelliInternationale.

WelkesaidtheJubileealsohassomegreat localmusicalentertainmentthroughoutthe weekend.OnSundayafternoon,theperformances culminate with Second Helping: The American Lynyrd Skynyrd Show at

3:30pm on the Main Stage. For over thirty years, Second Helping has paid tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd and the band’s fans by performingtheiconicmusicatvenuesacross the country With ten members including multiple guitarists, vocalists a drummer and keyboardist, Second Helping strives to bring the most realistic Lynyrd Skynyrd concert experience to fans as they possibly can Skynyrd members such as Artimus Pyle have even played with the bands over the years! “Chesapeake, you will not want to miss this show,” says Stephanie Welke, Executive Director “Whether you’re a true Skynyrd fan or just know the hits it’s going tobeagreatperformance.”

AmusementsofAmericawillreturnasthe Jubilee’scarnivalmidwayprovider,sharing theirarsenalofrides,games,andfoodstands

Thisyear,thefamily-ownedoperatorsboast a digital ticketing system, FunTagg “Our new FunTagg system is more efficient for our customers, our company, and our fair partners, making purchasing tickets easier thanever”saysDominicVivonaJr ownerof AmusementsofAmerica.“Welookforward to showing off our new system at the ChesapeakeJubilee.”

Welkewantstomakesurethefestivalfood isn’toverlooked;“it’smyfavoritetimeofthe year funnel cakes, fried Oreos, BBQ, fresh fries Itryoneofeach,”laughsWelke.

The Chesapeake Jubilee, presented by Priority Automotive, returns to City Park May 18th-21st. Admission is only $3 per person. For tickets and information visit www.chesapeakejubilee.org.

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WILLIAMSBURG, Va This Memorial Day Weekend, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation continues its rich tradition of military outreach by offering free admission to all active-duty military,reservists,retirees veterans National Guard members and their immediate dependents May 26-29. Special military-themed programming including a wreath-layingceremonyandabagpipeperformancewillbeofferedonMonday,May29

Tickets are available through Colonial Williamsburg’s“HonoringServicetoAmerica” program, made possible once again by agenerous $100,000grant fromTheHome Depot Foundation as part of its ongoing commitment to improving the homes and livesofU.S.militaryveteransandtheirfami- lies Since2015,theprogramhasdistributed over53,000ticketstomilitaryfamilies

In addition to offering military families free admission, Colonial Williamsburg will host a Memorial Day Commemoration in partnership with the Williamsburg Chapter of the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution on Palace Green on Monday, May 29 at 10 a.m that will feature a traditional wreath-laying ceremony. The daywillconcludewith“SalutetotheFallen, abagpipeperformancefromtheroofdeckof Governor’sPalace4:40p.m.

Free “Honoring Service to America” single-day passes are available at all onsite ticket locations with proper ID Minor dependents must be accompanied by an adult, and dependents ages 10 and over must present a valid dependent ID Service members need not be present for qualifying guests to receive free Honoring Service to America tickets, which are provided to dependent family members of currently deployed troops with appropriate identification. Veterans who separated before retirement can bring a copy of their honorable discharge paperwork form DD 214, as identificationofservice ColonialWilliamsburgisalsoproudtooffermilitarydiscounts on Colonial Williamsburg hotels, dining, retail, golf and spa. Additional information on Colonial Williamsburg’s military outreach is available at colonialwilliamsburg.org/military. The Liberty Lounge offers support to the brave men and women, and their families who are dedicated to upholding the ideals and values that took root here in Colonial

Williamsburg more than two centuries ago

Located in the heart of the Revolutionary City,theLoungeoffersservicemembersand their families complimentary hot and cold beverages, wireless Internet access, a children’sarea and,ingeneral,aplacetorelax andrechargewithfellowmilitarypersonnel (active duty, veterans and retired) and their families HonoringatraditionstartedbyJohn D. Rockefeller, Jr., who supported the USO during World War II, the Liberty Lounge is the first facility in Williamsburg to serve activeandretiredmilitarysincethattime FormoreinformationabouttheHonoring ServicetoAmericaprogramandticketsvisit colonialwilliamsburg.org/memorialday,call 855-296-6627, or follow Colonial Williamsburg on Facebook and @colonialwmsburg onTwitterandInstagram.

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