As a child, Oliva used to beg her mother to tie her ankles together so she could swim like a mermaid. In college, she started making tails as a hobby and discovered the world of professional mermaids.

Mermaids and pirates brought a little magic and fantasy to Hampton Roads this weekend at the 47th annual Harborfest in downtown Norfolk. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now.

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NORFOLK — Some people actually do grow up to be mermaids and pirates. Both brought a little magic and fantasy to Hampton Roads over the weekend at the 47th annual Harborfest.