Juneteenth Celebration 2026
June 20, 2026 at 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
This year’s Juneteenth Celebration honors the evolution of Black culture since emancipation through an immersive experience of music, art, and community. From the rhythms that shaped generations to the creativity that continues to influence the world, we invite you to journey with us through the sounds, stories, and spirit of freedom.
Enjoy a vibrant vendor fair featuring 100 local businesses and artisans, a fun-filled Kids Zone, live entertainment, and a wide variety of delicious food. Bring your family and friends as we celebrate culture, resilience, and community together. Parking and admission are FREE and open to the public.
For more information, please call (804) 652-1421 or email [email protected].
Vendor Applications
Interested in being a vendor at Henrico’s Juneteenth Celebration? Please complete the vendor application by Friday, May 15.
History of Juneteenth
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.