Henrico County General Government Offices and Courts are closed in observance of the holiday.
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Juneteenth
Commemorating the end of slavery, Juneteenth originates in 1865 when, on June 19th, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas on that date to share the news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free.
Juneteenth celebrates the 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.
Juneteenth Celebration: June 18 at Dorey Park
Juneteenth Celebration: June 18 at Dorey Park
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.
Learn more about Juneteenth’s history and traditions.
Juneteenth Neighborhood Block Parties
Wed, June 1, 6-8pm at Highland Springs Rec Area
Wed, June 8, 6-8pm at Pemberton ES
Juneteenth Celebration
On Saturday, June 18, join Henrico Recreation & Parks at Dorey Park for a vendor fair, kids zone, food trucks, and entertainment, including fireworks! FREE and open to the public! No registration needed.
Event Timeline
4-8pm – Vendor Fair & Kids Zone
4-9:30pm – Entertainment & Food Trucks
9:15pm – Fireworks
Juneteenth Block Party: June 8 at Pemberton ES
Juneteenth Block Party: June 8 at Pemberton ES
Celebrate ahead of the Juneteenth holiday with music, food, and fun. Activities include inflatables, DJ Brannu, Elite Eats & Treats, and free ice cream (while supplies last). Information: rec-events@henrico.us
Juneteenth Celebrations:
Juneteenth Block Party: June 1 at Highland Springs Rec Area
Juneteenth Block Party: Highland Springs
Juneteenth Block Party: Highland Springs
Celebrate ahead of the Juneteenth holiday with music, food, and fun. Activities include DJ Brannu, Sparklz Cheer and Danz, inflatables, Elite Eats & Treats, and free ice cream (while supplies last)! Information: rec-events@henrico.us
Juneteenth Celebrations:
Juneteenth Block Party: June 8 at Pemberton ES