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Celebrating Juneteenth! Local Events in Hampton Roads

June 19, 2025
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.

Did we miss a local event honoring Juneteenth in Hampton Roads? CLICK HERE to Submit additional events to this free listing.

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

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Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: Chesapeake, Hampton, Hampton Roads, Juneteenth, Juneteenth Celebrations, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia, and Virginia Beach
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