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Celebrating Juneteenth! Local Events in Hampton Roads

Juneteenth Hampton Roads

Juneteenth is an American holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States, specifically recognizing the date (June 19, 1865) when the last remaining enslaved African Americans in the United States (Texas) were told they were free. Read more about the history of Juneteenth Here.

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Please note that many events have reservation requirements. Before attending any event on our calendar, we recommend visiting the website link found in the individual event listing below to confirm it is happening as listed/scheduled. This list will be updated as we receive additional information/listings.

Juneteenth Celebrations in Hampton Roads, VA

12 Jun
Roots, Rhythm, & Revolution! A Juneteenth Celebration at Williams Farm Park (Virginia Beach)
13 Jun
African American Music Month Celebration 2026 (Virginia Beach)
17 Jun
Juneteenth Read-In at Blyden Branch Library (Norfolk)
18 Jun
Juneteenth: African American Communities in Virginia and Beyond at Slover Library (Norfolk)
18 Jun
Juneteenth Celebration Bags at Downtown Branch at Slover (Norfolk)
18 Jun
Juneteenth Collage Party at Park Place Branch Library (Norfolk)
18 Jun
A Juneteenth Declaration at Park Place Branch Library (Norfolk)
18 Jun
Juneteenth Movie Night at Jordan-Newby Anchor Branch Library (Norfolk)
18 Jun
Juneteenth Storytime and Family Craft at MEO Central Library (Virginia Beach)
19 Jun
BOGO Admission on Juneteenth at Hunt Club Farm (Virginia Beach)
19 Jun
Juneteenth Celebration (Smithfield)
19 Jun
Juneteenth at Town Point Park (Norfolk)
19 Jun
Juneteenth & America 250 Community Block Party (Norfolk)
19 Jun
All City All Love Juneteenth Cookout (Chesapeake)
19 Jun
Juneteenth Stop The Violence Festival (Virginia Beach)
19 Jun
Juneteenth at Fort Monroe (Hampton)
19 Jun
4th Annual Juneteenth Unity in the Community Fest! (Newport News)
19 Jun
Juneteenth Celebration on the Water (Hampton)
19 Jun
2nd Annual Essence of Africa Juneteenth Fashion Show & Gala w/ Dr. Umar (Hampton)
19 Jun
Sail 250® Virginia/Juneteenth Friday Night Fireworks Cruise (Norfolk)
20 Jun
Juneteenth Stop The Violence Festival (Virginia Beach)
20 Jun
5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Experience at Chesapeake Central Library (Chesapeake)
20 Jun
Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club Juneteenth Event at Russell Memorial Library (Chesapeake)
20 Jun
Stop the Violence’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Parade (Norfolk)
20 Jun
Juneteenth Celebration at Tucker Library (Norfolk)
20 Jun
Jazzteenth Concert (Virginia Beach)
20 Jun
Poplar Hall Reunion Cookout 2026 (Norfolk)
20 Jun
2nd Annual Suffolk Juneteenth Festival (Suffolk)
20 Jun
Juneteenth Soul Skate at Peninsula Family Skating Center (Newport News)
21 Jun
5th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee- Celebrating Fathers and ALL Families at Mill Point Park (Newport News)
21 Jun
5th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee at Mill Point Park (Hampton)
21 Jun
Juneteenth Stop The Violence Festival (Virginia Beach)
Written by Charlotte Moore

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