For centuries, the cry “Tattoo” echoed throughout Europe — first a call by to innkeepers to “Turn off the taps!” — and then as the name for a grand display of military bands and drill teams. The ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the Virginia International Tattoo, which last year had an economic impact of more than $20 million and is expected to have a ...

All good American patriots know the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. But not as well known is that the Continental Congress, foreseeing war on the horizon in 1775, authorized ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The 2025 Virginia International Tattoo is celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Friday morning, organizers highlighted what will be ...

It’s always big. It’s always loud. Every year, Virginia International Tattoo is a flashy pageant of patriotism. And this year’s event — honoring the 250th anniversaries of the U.S. Army, Navy and ...

Norfolk, Virginia, Feb. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NORFOLK, VA) The 2023 Virginia International Tattoo will feature the largest international cast to date, April 20 - 23 in Norfolk, Virginia! Nine ...

NORFOLK, Va. — This year will be the 28th Virginia International Tattoo. Organizers say it will once again be, as always, unabashedly patriotic. It's a centuries-old tradition, with ceremonial ...

NORFOLK, Va. — This week at the Virginia Arts Festival, it's the Virginia International Tattoo! Join us for a celebration 250 years in the making, on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia International Tattoo is just days away, and this year’s is a monumental celebration, marking the 250th birthday of the United States Army, Navy and Marine Corps. One ...

Looking for something to do during the next week? Here are just a few happenings in Hampton Roads. Ann Talman performs a tribute to Elizabeth Taylor in “The Shadow of Her Smile,” presented by Virginia ...

NORFOLK -- It's arguably the most popular event of the Virginia Arts Festival - the Virginia International Tattoo. More than 900 bagpipers, drummers, military bands, dancers, singers, drill teams, ...