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Sham-Rock

Mariners Row 701 Town Center Dr., Newport News, VA, United States

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…

Juneteenth Expressions

Doris Miller Community Center | 2814 Wickham Ave. Brittingham-Midtown Community Center | 570 McLawhorne Dr. Denbigh Community Center | 15198 Warwick Blvd. Newport News Visitor Center | 13560 Jefferson…

Juneteenth Parade

King-Lincoln Park 600 Jefferson Ave, VA, United States

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…

Juneteenth Concert

King-Lincoln Park 600 Jefferson Ave, VA, United States

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy musical performances by the Calvary Chapel Newport News Worship Team, Brothers and MOER.

Juneteenth Raising of the Flag Ceremony

City Hall 2400 Washington Ave, Newport News, VA, United States

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…

Juneteenth Bingo

Brittingham-Midtown Community Center 570 McLawhorne Dr, Newport News, VA, United States

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…

Juneteenth Debate

Denbigh Community Center 15198 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA, United States

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…

Juneteenth Spoken Word

Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News, VA, United States

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

Juneteenth Mime: The Faces of Freedom

The Mariners Museum & Park 100 Museum Dr., Newport News, VA, United States

Watch silent movement performers enliven the room through dance and music to tell stories of emancipation. » Register for Faces of Freedom

Juneteenth Youth Field and Games

Riverview Farm Park 105 City Farm Rd, Newport News, VA, United States

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…

Juneteenth Historical Pageant

Virtual

Look through the lens of individuals throughout historical periods as they share their views on how the Emancipation Proclamation changed their lives.

Independence Day Free Admission Day

Virginia War Museum 9285 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA, United States

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…

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