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Jubilation In June - Inaugural Juneteenth Festival

  • Deepwater Terminal 3101 Wharf Street Richmond, VA, 23223 United States (map)

Jubilation In June - Inaugural Juneteenth Festival
Sunday, June 19, 4P-9:30P
Deepwater Terminal

Jubilation in June is the City of Richmond 3 day roving festival commemorating the Juneteenth Holiday.

Day One • Friday June 17th, 2022 • 8pm • The weekend will kick off on The Dogwood Dell Stage. The Legacy Band will take the stage and open the 65th year of the Festival of the Arts.

Day Two • Saturday June 18, 2022 • 10 – 2 pm • Spend the Morning learning about the historic 17th Street Market and watch a performance of Freedom Journey presented by City of Richmond Children

Day Three • Sunday June 19, 2022 Deep Water Terminal (AKA the Sugar Pad) • Inaugural Juneteenth Festival • Food truck vendors, children's activities, music, dance, and other entertainment. • Stage Performances by Elegba Folklore, Freedom Journey, local recording artist Bee Bouiseou • Culminating the evening with a performance by national recording Artist the Hamiltones (Album 1964 the Juneteenth Anthem) and a Firework Display

Free Admission

Earlier Event: June 19
Juneteenth Celebration
Later Event: June 19
Smooth Jazz Sundays