Weekend Roundup

Eager to experience the Yuletide side of RVA? Here are a few wonderful ideas that will help you make the most out of your weekend!

News One

LeBron James is the man right now. No one can tell him anything. The man brought a title back to his city and overcame a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals. Today, LeBron and the rest of his star-studded team took to the streets of Cleveland to celebrate with the city that gave them the […]

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RICHMOND, Va. (KISS) 2nd annual Coaches Cook-Off, Benefiting The Positive Vibe Cafe, featuring VCU’s Shaka Smart and UR’s Chris Mooney,   Thursday, April 17, 6pm at The Science Museum. Single tickets $100, 2 tickets $150, visit http://www.positivevibecafe.com/ or call 804-560-9622. Easter on Parade, Sunday, April 20, 1- 5pm on the blocks between Allen and Davis Avenues, […]

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RICHMOND, VA. (KISS): Johnson’s Charities and Ricky Johnson & Friends 7th annual Christmas for Kids Parade is Tuesday, December 24, from 9am – 1 pm. The goal for 2013 is to distribute over 8,000 toys to families with children living in the Richmond City Housing Communities. The parade will go through Gilpin Court, Mosby Court, […]

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Don’t forget about these events happening on Memorial Day: The New Morning Fitness Association presents “Never Forget Memorial Run, 1.4 Mile Silent Run”, Monday, May 27, around noon, through the heart of VCU to the Virginia War Memorial, assembly and sign in between 11:00 -11:45 am, info 804-828-1196 or email agadt@vcu.edu. Richmond National Battlefield Park, […]

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Dominion Family Easter at Maymont, Saturday, March 30, 10am-3pm, activities $2 per ticket, rides, games, zip line, hay wagons rides face painting, egg hunts & carriage rides, www.maymont.org/easter or 804-358-7166. Venture Richmond’s Annual Easter On Parade, Sunday, March 31, 1-5pm on  Monument between Allen and Davis Avenues, Pet Bonnet & People Bonnet showcases at 3 […]

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2012  FIREWORKS AND MORE FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY/RICHMOND METRO AREA: GENWORTH Financial 29th annual Celebrate Freedom Independence Day Concert:  Tues. July 3, event starts 6:30pm, Patriotic and pop favorites by the U.S. Air Force Heritage band of America begin at 7:30. Fireworks at approximately 8:45p.m.  At Genworth at 6620 W. Broad at I-64. Free admission and […]

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32nd Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games through Saturday, closing ceremony Saturday, Saturday, June 30, The Greater Richmond Convention Center, schedule www.wheelchairgames.va.gov. Pedal 2 the Metal 4 PAL, bring bikes & helmets and ride the track at RIR, Saturday, June 30, 9am-12pm, Richmond Raceway Complex, family bike rides $25, individual $10, kids 12 & under $5, […]

The “Welcome Home the Heroes Parade” is on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 19, 2012. Veterans, active duty personnel and families are invited to the event from across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Richmond’s Welcome Home the Heroes Parade committee wants to thank and show support to veterans and families for their honorable and dedicated service to […]

Entertainment News

Rihanna was the ultimate hometown hottie in her native Barbados on Monday, where she showed off nearly every inch of her body in the annual Kadooment Day parade. Rihanna, 23, dressed in a red, barely-there costume, showed off her flat tummy, long legs, tiny tattoos and her butt, as fans rushed to get a peek […]

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A Richmond Tradition continues Sunday, April 24, Easter On Parade Street Festival on Monument between Allen and Davis Streets. Live music on front porches and kids activities. Easter On Parade is a free event from 1 – 5pm. Details www.venturerichmond.org.

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Sponsored by the James River Advisory Council is Saturday, December 11 at 6pm. There are several locations to see the boat paade: In Richmond at Libby Hill PArk at 6pm, Intermediate Terminal Dock, Dock & Water Streets at 6:30pm. In Henrico – Osborne Park & Boat Landing, 7-7:30pm and in Chesterfield at Dutch Gap Boat […]