Gone to the Birds Festival on Saturday

Gather at the 17th Street Market this Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and check out as many as 10,000+ Progne subis aka Purple Martin. From the Gone to the Birds website;

The festival grows every year, with more informational booths and vendors than ever before. Attendance has grown as well, because there is nothing like witnessing the majesty of this natural occurrence. Come experience this amazing event with friends, families, children and adults. Watch as thousands of these swallow-like birds fill the sky around twilight and then plummet into the roost at sunset (VIDEO). There is a raffle for prizes, plus many Shockoe Bottom restaurants have discounts and even serve special purple drinks, just for the occasion. - CLCK HERE FOR A MAP