VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The first day of Something in the Water kicked off Friday night.
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Thousands from all over the country have come to enjoy the three-day festival at the oceanfront.
This article was updated with live updates throughout the night.
FRIDAY LIVE UPDATES:
11 p.m.
7:10 p.m.
5:34 p.m.
5:16 p.m.
The gates have opened! The anticipation is still high! Stay with @WTKR3 for updates! #SomethingintheWater pic.twitter.com/RDmLtAk02Q
— Leondra Head (@Leondrahead) April 28, 2023
4:53 p.m.
4:12 p.m.
Lines are now forming to board the shuttles headed towards the Something in the Water festival! https://t.co/iKFgzrboyH pic.twitter.com/jMiiohxaMr
— WTKR News 3 (@WTKR3) April 28, 2023
3:54 p.m.
The main gates for Something in the Water are opening at 5 p.m., the SITW app has confirmed.
1:33 p.m.
⚠️ Weather Alert ⚠️Thanks for your patience as we continue to monitor the weather conditions impacting the festival site. Our gates are not open yet, but our teams are working hard to resume the festival as quickly as possible. Updates to be provided in the SITW app soon.
— SOMETHING IN THE WATER (@sitw) April 28, 2023
12:09 p.m.
The City of Virginia Beach announced an extension of SITW festival permit hours.
The City of Virginia Beach has extended the SITW festival permit hours to midnight on Friday and Saturday night to accommodate additional festival programming. For more details, please visit https://t.co/9eEI6cblAq.
— Virginia Beach (@CityofVaBeach) April 28, 2023
12 p.m.
At the Virginia Beach Amphitheater, buses were supposed to be heading out to the Oceanfront from noon until 5 p.m. However, with the delayed start, the parking lot at the amphitheater was empty. When our reporter Ellen Ice was there, she saw one SITW attendee there, who spoke about the delay.
“Basically, I’m disappointed, but it’s understandable because the weather is unpredictable. No one is in control of that, but I’m just excited for the buses to get here and people to get here so we can go to Something in the Water,” the attendee said.
11:17 a.m.
About two hours after organizers announced the festival's delay, our reporter Brendan Ponton was at the Oceanfront. He said the rain had stopped, but the wind hadn't subsided.
Rain has stopped but windy and chilly at the Oceanfront https://t.co/bmYA0omYN1 pic.twitter.com/CzA7pUSNQb
— Brendan Ponton (@brendanponton) April 28, 2023
10:49 a.m.
The Oceanfront was fairly quiet and empty following the announcement of SITW's delay.
Pretty quiet here on Atlantic and 10th as @sitw delays start due to rain https://t.co/bmYA0omYN1 pic.twitter.com/xH5RRWRQz2
— Brendan Ponton (@brendanponton) April 28, 2023
9:09 a.m.
Something in the Water organizers announced a delay until further notice due to weather. Event personnel on-site told us the gates won't open until 5 p.m. until further notice.
8:43 a.m.
Raw footage from the Oceanfront captured Friday morning by our photojournalist Ray Campos showed rain and strong winds.
6:35 a.m.
It was still raining at the Oceanfront, and Meteorologist Myles Henderson kept an eye on the weather. He said things should clear up in a little come showtime. For the latest weather updates, click here.
5 a.m.
Despite the rain, News 3 anchor and reporter Anthony Sabella went to the Oceanfront to check out the preparations!
Meteorologist Myles Henderson said there will be widespread rain this morning, and an isolated storm is possible. Show organizers say the festival is happening, "rain or shine."
SCHEDULE OF FRIDAY'S EVENTS
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Where: Harvest VB Rooftop, 1718 Atlantic Ave STE 103. Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Yoga and Meditation session with ZiZi Yoga and sounds by ZUM the DJ. Free and open to the public.
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Harvest VB Rooftop, 1718 Atlantic Ave STE 103. Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Wellness Panel featuring Dr. Keith Newby, Dr. Kristie Norwood, Tyrod Taylor, Tony Lewis, JR. and Danica Royster, moderated by Stephanie Walters. Free and open to the public.
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: On the Beach at 24th Street, Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Black Girls Tennis Club and World Street Soccer invite you to come play at the beach during Something In The Water. It's tennis and soccer on the beach!
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Where: Coastal Edge, 316 21st St., Virginia Beach VA 23451
Free and open to the public. Celebrate the creative culture, and mysticism of 757 through Music, Fashion, Food, and Art. The event will include a Street-wear/Skate-wear Fashion show powered by Team LAMB; Live music/entertainment;food trucks, and a display of artist boards from Coastal Edge x YELLOW Decks Of Tomorrow.
3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Abbey Road Pub, 203 22nd St. Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Join Enigma for a sponsored happy hour and learn about UFO studies and science from Discovery Channel star Ben Hansen and 30 year UFO expert Alejandro Rojas.
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