DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – “Welcome to Rockville” in Daytona Beach is being put on pause due to severe weather heading into the region, according to organizers.
In a release, event organizers urged visitors to “calmly proceed to the nearest exit.”
“If you camped, please return to the campgrounds and shelter in your vehicle,” the release reads. “If you parked, please exit the venue and take shelter in your vehicle or in the grandstands (Turn 1 Entrance).”
Meanwhile, all other attendees are asked to exit and seek shelter in the grandstands.
A severe weather alert was issued for Northeastern Volusia County shortly before 7 p.m. on Friday, and it’s set to expire around 7:45 p.m.
No additional information has been provided at this time about when the event will resume.
WE ARE PAUSING THE SHOW DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER APPROACHING. CALMLY PROCEED TO THE NEAREST EXIT.
— Welcome To Rockville (@RockvilleFest) May 8, 2026
IF YOU CAMPED, PLEASE RETURN TO THE CAMPGROUNDS & SHELTER IN YOUR VEHICLE.
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