PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth’s historic Olde Towne is getting ready to turn High Street into a lively, walkable celebration of community, culture and local business.

The first-ever High Street Fest will close High Street for a day of live music, food, drinks and more than 60 local vendors on Saturday, Oct. 18. The event is part of the city's broader Main Street Initiative, aimed at revitalizing the downtown area.

Michelle Wren with Portsmouth Partnership says the day-long event is a big step forward for the city’s economic development efforts.

“We’re shutting off High Street from Middle all the way to Effingham,” Wren said. “It’s going to be fantastic.”

Wren says the festival will kick off with their farmers market at 9 a.m., and a live band will take the stage at noon. The festival

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