5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival on the Portsmouth Waterfront
Friday, June 19, 2026 · Festival Park / Portsmouth Waterfront, 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23704 · Portsmouth, VA
About this event
The Urban League of Hampton Roads, in partnership with the City of Portsmouth, hosts the 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival on Friday, June 19 from 2:00–8:30 p.m. on the Portsmouth waterfront. The celebration honors Black freedom, culture, and resilience with live music headlined by Q Parker (founding member of R&B group 112), soul food trucks, artisan vendors, art showcases supporting BIPOC creators, and family-friendly activities along the Elizabeth River. Free admission.
When
Friday, June 19, 2026
Where
Festival Park / Portsmouth Waterfront, 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23704Portsmouth, VA
Price
Free
Organizer
Urban League of Hampton Roads / City of Portsmouth
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