The JACKALOPE festival has kicked off in Virginia Beach, drawing crowds to Neptune’s Park for a thrilling showcase of sports and entertainment.

Exciting Lineup of Sports

The sports festival, spanning from May 31 to June 2, offers attendees a diverse range of activities to enjoy. Highlights include:

• Vert Scene: Spectators can witness breathtaking performances on the vert ramp.
• Street Skateboarding: Enthusiasts can marvel at the skills of street skateboarders as they navigate obstacles.
• Bouldering: Climbing aficionados can test their abilities on challenging boulders.
• Freestyle Motocross: Daredevils showcase their talent and bravery with gravity-defying stunts.
• BMX: BMX riders display their prowess with high-flying tricks and maneuvers.
• BASE Jumping: Thrill-seekers take the plunge from dizzying heights, showcasing their bravery.
• Skimboarding: Athletes demonstrate skill and agility on the shoreline with this unique sport.

Words from Micah Desforges

Micah Desforges, Founding President of TRIBU and producer of the JACKALOPE series, expressed gratitude for the enthusiastic reception from the Virginia Beach community. Desforges stated, The infectious energy of the Virginia Beach community has made participants want to push their performances even farther, without a doubt. The welcome we received from the municipality and public, in addition to these supercharged performances, will remain etched in our memories forever. We created history last year at Virginia Beach, which resulted in the production of an original North American series.

International-Level Competitions

The festival boasts participation from over 500 men and women athletes across seven sports. Furthermore, the event features international-level competitions with representatives from eight countries, adding a global flair to the festivities.

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