Norfolk Tattoo

The Tattoo is a massive performance featuring a cast of 900+ from around the world. Performing groups include military bands, bagpipers, drill teams, dancers, choirs and more. The Virginia International Tattoo is the largest tattoo in the United States and thrills and inspires audiences young and old each spring.

By coincidence I was in the Virginia Beach area and looked into this show in neighboring Norfolk, not really understanding what it was.

These photos are the fabulous pre-show outside where different groups show their stuff.

Scottish dancing.

When the trumpet played soulful jazz riffs, the crowd went silent. What great musicians.

The Fife & Drum Corps from Williamburg: they stole the show with their precision, stunning appearance and mastery of their instruments.

We were transported to 18th century America.

2013 CAST


AUSTRALIA

OzScot Australia Dance Team
Presbyterian Ladies' College Pipe Band
Scotch College Perth Pipe Band

CANADA

Land Forces Atlantic Area Jeep Team
Paris Port Dover Pipes and Drums

FRANCE

French Paratroopers Band

NATO
Headquarters Supreme Allied Command Transformation (HQ SACT) Multi-National Ceremonial Detail

NORWAY

The Band and Drill Team of His Majesty the King's Guard

UNITED KINGDOM

Pipes and Drums, 1st Battalion Scots Guards

UNITED STATES
Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums
Granby High School Naval Junior Reserve
Officer Training Corps
Hampton Roads Police Color Guards
Norfolk Public Schools All-City High School Chorus
Scottish Dance Theatre of Virginia
U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band
U.S. Army Training & Doctrine Command
(TRADOC) Fanfare Trumpets
U.S. Marine Corps Fleet Antiterrorism Security
Team (FAST)
U.S. Navy Fleet Forces Band
Virginia Children's Chorus
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus

Hats off to my iPhone camera for these photos from the nosebleed seats.

Our rv group hopes to see the Tattoo in Halifax when we go to Canada.

See this website for more on the Tattoo: http://www.virginiaartsfest.com/2013/tattoo-main