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Hundreds of people came out to the Portsmouth Sportsplex over the weekend to enjoy entertainers and experience a festival of that magnitude that has not been done before in the city.
Many city officials and festival staff are optimistic about the festival. Although a festival of this magnitude has not been done before in Portsmouth, organizers said they're expecting to draw a big crowd.
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420ish Unity Festival spokesperson Germain Green said security will “do the best they can” at preventing the smoking and consumption of cannabis during the event, but he does not foresee any issues.
A music festival with a lineup of nationally-known hip hop and reggae artists is scheduled for April 23 and 24 in Portsmouth, and plans appear to be on track.
The hip hop and reggae festival, which is slated for April 23-24, features a lineup that includes: Rick Ross, Gucci Mane, City Girls, Remy Ma, Shaggy, Spice and more.