Seasonal & Holidays

ViVa! Vienna! 2019: Schedule, Parking And More Details

The annual Memorial Day weekend festival is a yearly highlight for thousands of Vienna residents and visitors alike.

The annual ViVa! Vienna! Memorial Day weekend festival will be held May 25-27.
The annual ViVa! Vienna! Memorial Day weekend festival will be held May 25-27. (Town of Vienna)

VIENNA, VA—It's almost time for ViVa! Vienna!, a weekend full of rides, entertainment, food and socializing with neighbors. This year's event will happen Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Monday, May 27 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. along historic Church Street and the Town Green area. Admission is free.

The three-day festival draws around 50,000 people. Guests can expect over 125 food and craft vendors, rides and other entertainment. The weekend culminates with a Memorial Day ceremony at 1 p.m. Monday, May 27. The Caps Street Team will also return with an ice rink, corn hole and giveaways on Sunday and Monday.

Te festival will feature 24 rides for ages two through adult. Some rides will include the Carousel, Willie the Whale and Jolly Choo Choo for kids and the Cliff Hanger, Funnel Force and Expo Wheel for thrill seekers. Ride tickets will cost $1 each, $20 for a sheet of 24, or $35 for an all-day wristband.

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Vendors will be on site Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. but will not be open on Saturday. See a full list of participating vendors here.

ViVa! Vienna! is hosted by the Rotary Club of Vienna. All proceeds benefit local charities. Below is an entertainment schedule and locations for parking and shuttles.

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Entertainment Schedule for Main Stage

Saturday

  • 10 a.m. - Vienna Singing Princesses
  • 11 a.m. - C4 Performing Arts
  • 11:30 a.m. - Maple Academy of Irish Dance
  • 12 p.m. - Vienna Singing Princesses
  • 1 p.m. - Vienna Community Band
  • 2 p.m. - The Restless
  • 3 p.m. - Mudlark
  • 5 p.m. - Fat Chance
  • 7 p.m. - Mary Lou and the Drugstore Lovers

Sunday

  • 10 a.m. - Northern Virginia Ukulele Society
  • 11 a.m. - Marshall High School Band
  • 12 p.m. - Cuppett Performing Arts Center
  • 1 p.m. - The Rockits
  • 3 p.m. - Trio Caliente
  • 5 p.m. - Ocho de Bastos
  • 7 p.m. - School of Rock

Monday

  • 10 a.m. - Vienna Jammers
  • 11 a.m. - Velocity Dance
  • 12 p.m. - Rocknoceros
  • 1 p.m. - Memorial Day Ceremony
  • 2 p.m. - Born 2 Dance
  • 3 p.m. - Vienna Idol Showcase
  • 4 p.m. - The Surfabilly Vibe

Parking Locations

  • Madison High School, 2500 James Madison Drive (back lot only)
  • Vienna Metro, 9550 Saintsbury Drive, Fairfax
  • Park Place parking garage, 115 Park Street SE: Saturday after 12 p.m. only, Sunday and Monday all day
  • Cardinal Bank, 133 Maple Avenue E (right side of the building only)
  • Tom Yum Thai Building, 226 Maple Avenue E (parking behind the building in designated spots only)
  • White Oak Building, 301 Maple Avenue W (parking deck in designated spots)
  • Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park Street NE: Handicap Parking along Mill Street and staff parking in designated spots (No parking before 11 a.m. on Sunday)
  • Faith Baptist Church, 301 Center Street S: After 2 p.m. Sunday and all day Monday
  • Vienna Post Office, 200 Lawyers Road NW: After Post Office hours (no parking in first row closest to the door of the Post Office to allow customers access to the building)
  • Bank of America, 235 Maple Avenue W: Parking after bank closes on Saturday
  • Handicap parking only: retail outlets from 221 Mill Street NE to 227 Mill Street NE

Shuttle Locations and Schedule (handicap accessible)

Madison High School (parking lot by flag pole) to Viva Vienna Festival

  • Saturday and Sunday: Shuttle departs at 10, 30 and 50 minutes after the hour, 10:10 a.m.-9:10 p.m.
  • Monday - Shuttle departs at 10, 30 and 50 minutes after the hour, 10:10 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

Vienna/GMU Metro Station (north side) to Viva Vienna Festival

  • Saturday and Sunday: Shuttle departs at 0, 20 and 40 minutes after the hour, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Monday - Shuttle departs at 0, 20 and 40 minutes after the hour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Viva Vienna Festival on Center Street to Madison High School and Vienna/GMU Metro

  • Saturday: Shuttle departs at 0, 20 and 40 minutes after the hour, 10:20 a.m.-10:20 p.m.
  • Monday: Shuttle departs at 0, 20 and 40 minutes after the hour, 10:20 a.m.-6 p.m.

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