About
Royal Court
The Neptune Legend
The legend of Neptune says that this Roman god was King of the Sea. Carrying his trident, a three-pronged spear, Neptune would drive in his dolphin-pulled chariot over the waters, calming the waters wherever he went.
Since the beginning of the Neptune Festival in 1974, dedicated citizens of the Virginia Beach community have been chosen to play the part of beach ambassadors as King Neptune and the Royal Court.
King Neptune & The Court
The King is chosen by the Neptune Festival committee from nominations solicited from the general public. The selection process weighs criteria such as demonstrated involvement and contribution to the quality of life in Virginia Beach and active participation in the activities of community life. Once chosen, the King and the rest of the Court become ambassadors for the City throughout the year.
2023 Neptune Festival Royal Court
2023 Tritons
Joining King Neptune are Tritons, community leaders, who are also selected by nomination and possess an understanding of the spirit of the Neptune Festival. Once chosen, Tritons and their partners become ambassadors for the City and the Neptune Festival throughout the year.
Regina Amick
Wolcott Rivers Gates
Gregory Amorosso
Priority Automotive
Daniel Barton
Beach Dental Center
Michael Berlucchi
Virginia Beach City Council, Chrysler Museum of Art
George Faatz
Virginia Natural Gas
Christopher Pierson
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Skyler Thomas
Freedom Outdoors
Jesse Wykle
Aloha Snacks
2023 Princesses
Princesses and Princes have demonstrated active participation in school, community and/or civic organizations and endeavors. Applicants must be presently juniors entering their senior year in September 2023 at a Virginia Beach High School.
Princess Megan Allman
Princess Anna Lee Barton
Princess Carey Boone
Princess Sanya Chandiramani
Princess Cate Dixon
Princess Emerson Eaves
Princess Madeline Hobbs
Princess Kaia Jackson
Princess Laci Macan
Princess Katie Sager
Princess Jordyn Schelby
Princess Reese Thompson
Princess Marissa Williams
Royal Order
Upon completion of your reign as a Neptune Festival King or Triton, you are entitled to join the Royal Order community. As a member of this community, you receive benefits such as tickets to events, invitations to networking opportunities, and more. Membership dues are required, and must be paid annually. The payment deadline for membership in the 2022 Royal Order is January 31, 2022.
