Downtown Norfolk Pokémon Raid
and Party on the Plaza!
Downtown Norfolk Pokémon Raid
and Party on the Plaza!
Know Before You Go
Mobile Tickets
SevenVenues utilizes mobile tickets for all eligible shows. With mobile entry, patrons can only access their tickets on their phones via the Ticketmaster app or mobile wallet. For the continued safety of our customers, patrons can no longer utilize Ticketmaster.com to scan into a performance.
Visit our Box Office page for information on mobile ticketing or instructions on downloading a mobile ticket.
Parking
There are more than 3,500 parking spaces available to patrons of Scope Arena and Chrysler Hall. However, during large or multiple events, the Scope Garage fills quickly, so arriving at least an hour early is recommended.
In the event the parking garage reaches capacity, the following options are available to patrons:
| Parking Facility | Walking Distance | Special Event Rate* |
| Scope Garage | 1 min. | $10.00 |
| Bank St. Garage | 5 min. | $10.00 |
| Brambleton Lot | 8 min. | $10.00 |
| MacArthur Center (N Garage) | 10 min. | $2.00** |
| St. Pauls Lot | 12 min. | $10.00 |
| York Street Garage | 10 min. | $10.00 |
*Special event parking rates vary depending on the event.
**Entry to the MacArthur Center North garage after 6 p.m. is $2.00. Before 6 p.m., the special event rate is $10.00
For information on accessible parking and additional transportation options, refer to our Directions & Parking page.
Security
To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment, all patrons are subject to metal detector screening and physical and/or physical inspection of their person and belongings. Failure to consent to an inspection will result in the denial of entry.
Suspicious activity, disruptive patrons, and guest-related problems should be reported to an usher or police officer immediately. SevenVenues reserves the right to ask any individual to leave if his or her behavior is deemed disruptive.
For more information on security measures, visit our Venue Policies page.
Event Details
Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Catch the rarest of Pokémon during the Downtown Norfolk Pokémon Raid and Party on the Plaza scheduled to take place in downtown Norfolk on Wednesday, August 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The raid will begin at Town Point Park’s main stage, where trainers will check in to collect a SevenVenues Pokémon Raid map. The route will take trainers through some of downtown Norfolk’s best Pokéstops and Gyms, as well as some important landmarks, such as the USS Wisconsin, Nauticus and the Pagoda, where participants will have the opportunity to take selfies, scavenger hunt-style, for a chance to win some great prizes! The route ends at the Scope Arena plaza where participants will be greeted by Pikachu and his friends!
The Scope Arena plaza will be buzzing with activities featuring Hot 100.5, games, contests, prizes, food trucks and more. Participants are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Pokémon character. A grand prize will be awarded to the best-dressed trainer. Don’t miss your chance to win some great prizes and meet some of your fellow Pokémon fans!
COST: Free and open to the public
ROUTE: Start at Town Point Park and finish at the Scope Arena plaza.
HOW TO PLAY: Trainers will be provided a map upon check-in at Town Point Park but will need to bring their own mobile device.
SevenVenues staff will be on site at Town Point Park and the Scope Arena plaza to assist with any questions.
About Pokémon Go:
Pokémon Go is a free-to-play mobile app that can be downloaded for iOS or Android. The location-based mobile game uses virtual reality and real-world locations to send players on a quest to catch virtual creatures called Pokémon. Once captured, players can use their smart phones to battle and train their Pokémon.