The Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Under the Stars, one of the signature events of the Gloucester Arts Festival, will take place on Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m. on the lawn at Main Street and Walter Reed Way in Gloucester.

The local group Liberty Dolls will open the concert, performing at 6 o’clock. A food truck will be on-site from 6-9, but those attending are also encouraged to pick up a to-go meal at one of Gloucester’s Main Street restaurants and enjoy a picnic on the lawn.

Lawn chairs are suggested rather than blankets because there could be wet areas, and food tables are allowed but should be taken down when the concert begins.

Main Street will be closed between Belroi Road and Newington Baptist Church between 6:30 and 10 p.m. for the concert, with free parking along Main Street, in the back lots of Newington Baptist, and in Gloucester County government parking lots. Special needs parking will be available only for those with a disabled parking placard at Newin...