Out & Abouter- December Parade
Dec 06 (Saturday)
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ages 13-100
VB Oceanfront-Planet Pizza (9th Street)
$16.00
About This Activity
Who: Out and About (Criteria: Individuals 13 to 40 with a primary diagnosis of autism are eligible to attend. Out-n-About is designed for individuals who do not meet the communication and behavior criteria for Teen Time or Social Club but still want and need to spend time with their peers enjoying recreational activities. Participants may be non-verbal and/ or exhibit stereotypical behaviors. Students who become physically aggressive when frustrated may not be good candidates for the Out-n-About program.) What: Join FACT as we WALK IN THE VB HOLIDAY PARADE at the VB Oceanfront. There will be 80 parade units making their way down Atlantic Avenue in a joyous celebration of the holiday season and we are one of them! We will be on WSKY-TV (channel 4) and are excited to extend this invitation to our families! Please dress in your best holiday / Candyland attire. FACT's Arts & Crafts class is currently working hard to turn our FACT bus into Candyland. We invite you to park and stay for the parade and cheer us on as we walk by! The inside of the bus will be utilized as a place to retreat when overstimulated. Lite refreshments will be provided. Where: Drop off @ Planet Pizza (9th Street) 812 Atlantic Ave, STE 190 VB, VA 23451 Pick-up@ wherever bus is parked after the end of the parade. Exact location will be texted once we walk the parade, are parked, and undressing the bus- 30th street guessing) When: Saturday December 6, 2025 from 5:00pm- 8:00pm or End of Parade Why: To provide social interaction and community engagement opportunities to teens and young adults with autism. How: FACT staff will be provided on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis as needed. We are aware that many individuals with autism do not fully understand signs of danger and may be prone to wander if not closely supervised. Registration: RSVP online a minimum of 48 hours prior to Out N About (please note that space is frequently limited and may be sold out prior to the 48-hour deadline.)
Map & Direction
VB Oceanfront-Planet Pizza (9th Street)
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812 Atlantic Ave STE 190
Virginia Beach, VA
23451
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