Sham-Rock
Mariners Row 701 Town Center Dr., Newport News, VA, United StatesThis event will feature local food trucks ($), beverages ($), entertainment by Whiskey Rebellion, an Irish Dance Group and a live DJ. "Lepre-cornhole", paint-a-mug and…
This event will feature local food trucks ($), beverages ($), entertainment by Whiskey Rebellion, an Irish Dance Group and a live DJ. "Lepre-cornhole", paint-a-mug and…
Doris Miller Community Center |Â 2814 Wickham Ave. Brittingham-Midtown Community Center |Â 570 McLawhorne Dr. Denbigh Community Center |Â 15198 Warwick Blvd. Newport News Visitor Center |Â 13560 Jefferson…
Enjoy the only Juneteenth community parade on the Peninsula. Starting at Brooks Crossing, the parade travels 1.5 miles through the Southeast Community, arriving at King-Lincoln…
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy musical performances by the Calvary Chapel Newport News Worship Team, Brothers and MOER.
Dignitaries, guests and the community will come together for raising of the Juneteenth Flag and the reading of the Mayoral Proclamation, General Order #3, and…
Have fun playing bingo, winning prizes and enjoying refreshments while learning about Juneteenth and why it’s an important part of Unites States history. » Register for…
Live debate with the youth of our community that focus on two cases and key decisions that were made by the United States Supreme Court…
Listen to oral poetic performances designed for self-expression by local artists and poets on ideas of liberty, freedom, equality, and justice. » Register for Spoken Word
Watch silent movement performers enliven the room through dance and music to tell stories of emancipation. » Register for Faces of Freedom
Youth ages 6-17 can participate in outdoor sporting games while bringing awareness of the four pillars of commemoration (liberty, free, equality, and justice) with a…
Look through the lens of individuals throughout historical periods as they share their views on how the Emancipation Proclamation changed their lives.
Celebrate America's independence at the Virginia War Museum by learning about the men and women who have defended our freedom for more than two hundred…