Juneteenth 2025

Henrico County’s Juneteenth Celebration

Get ready for an incredible celebration you won’t want to miss!

Join Henrico Recreation & Parks on Saturday, June 21 at Dorey Park as we commemorate the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth and the powerful celebration of freedom.

We’ve got a fantastic vendor fair featuring 160 local vendors, a kid zone with thrilling inflatables, a vibrant community stage showcasing local talent, and a variety of delicious food. And that’s not all – this year’s musical theme is Go-Go music, a uniquely regional sound that’s deeply rooted in the African American community, symbolizing resilience and unity. Originally from Washington, D.C., Go-Go has become a beloved genre across the DMV area, including right here in Henrico County!

To kick things off, we’ve got the incredible Go-Go legends EU ft. Sugar Bear, plus the iconic Chuck Brown Band—Chuck Brown Band being none other than the Godfather of Go-Go. As the grand finale, we’re thrilled to welcome back Art of Noise, featuring DJ Lonnie B., plus an epic firework show to light up the night. It’s going to be a high-energy, unforgettable experience!

The entire Juneteenth Celebration is FREE and open to the public. Come out, enjoy the fun, and celebrate with us!

For any questions, don’t hesitate to give us a call at (804) 652-1421 or email [email protected]. See you there!

Juneteenth celebrates enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation reaching the westernmost Confederate state of Texas. The Proclamation went into effect in 1863, but this news was purposefully withheld from enslaved people until the arrival of Union troops in Galveston Bay, Texas on June 19, 1865. Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day.

First flown in 2000, the Juneteenth flag was designed by Ben Haith, founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration.

Learn more about Juneteenth’s history and traditions.

Juneteenth Vendor Application

Interested in being a vendor at Henrico’s Juneteenth Celebration? Please submit an online vendor application by Friday, May 16, 2025 to be considered.
Submission does not guarantee a spot, and applicants will be notified of their status later this spring.  The vendor fair will be held on Sat, June 21 from 4-8 p.m.