THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
June 14, 2025
2-8 pm
festival park | portsmouth, va
PRESENTED BY
Join us as we celebrate African American Freedom. This FREE family-friendly event will bring vendors, food, drinks, live music and entertainment.
In partnership with the City of Portsmouth, the Urban League of Hampton Roads invites you to the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival—a vibrant community celebration honoring Black freedom, culture, and resilience.
This year’s festival brings together the best of Hampton Roads and beyond with a full day of music, food, art, and local businesses. Past festivals have drawn thousands and featured unforgettable performances by artists like Grammy Award-winner Syleena Johnson, Blackstreet, 702, Hi-Five, and Montel Jordan. Follow us on social media for announcements about this year’s entertainment lineup!
What to Expect:
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Live Music: Enjoy a lineup of local and national performers bringing energy, soul, and celebration to the stage all day long.
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Local Vendors: Shop and support minority-owned businesses offering everything from handmade goods to community resources.
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Food You Love: Come hungry—soul food staples, sweet treats, and refreshing drinks will be available from some of the area’s favorite food vendors.
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Art & Culture: Explore the work of BIPOC artists and creators showcasing their talents and sharing their stories.
Event Details:
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Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
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Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Location: Festival Park at Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, VA
This is more than a festival—it’s a gathering of community, history, and pride. Bring your friends, bring your family, and celebrate Juneteenth with us. We’ll see you there.
PRESS ROOM
For media inquiries related to the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival, please contact Candice Bryant ([email protected]).
Prior Coverage
In case you missed last year's Freedom Day celebration...
A community coming together.
To everyone who joined us in 2024—thank you. Your presence helped turn the day into more than just an event; it became a powerful reminder of what community looks and feels like when we come together. Every laugh, dance, conversation, and connection made reinforced the importance of honoring our history and celebrating our culture—side by side. Your energy and support are what make this celebration so special year after year.
Honoring our festival playmakers.
We extend our deepest gratitude to all the sponsors, vendors, artists, and community partners who made the 2024 Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival a powerful celebration of culture, unity, and freedom. Your support helped create a space where thousands came together to honor the past and celebrate the future. From local businesses and food vendors to nonprofit organizations and corporate partners, your presence made a lasting impact on the community.
Interested in being a part of our 2025 celebration?
Vendor registration for the 2025 Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival is now open! We welcome food vendors, retailers, artists, and community organizations to join us in continuing this tradition of empowerment and togetherness.
Sponsors
Dollar Tree, Ferguson, GEICO Philanthropic Foundation, Sentara, Waves of Opportunity, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, Verizon, Newport News Shipbuilding, Riverside Health, AvalonBay Communities, Bon Secours, Surge Force, Fulton Bank, CBC, WNSB Hot 91, Praise 104.9 WTJZ, Wavy
Local Performers
Creatives For Virginia (Festival Production), Syleena Johnson, Hi-Five, K’Bana Blaq, DJ JoFroxi, The Fuzz Band, TeezySoDope, Shaolinn, iSpeak1906, African Boyce, Latetra Lewis, Dizzy Wunda, Denise Battle, Andre Love, Ana Monae, Just Drew, Maturity
Vendors
Wavy, Dollar Tree, Sentara, Healthier757, Ferguson, Newport News Shipbuilding, Rivers Casino, Verizon, Riverside, Surge Force, СВС, Virginia Natural Gas, Virginia Housing, Icely + Friends, GingerHal’s, Bouquet of Perfumes, Jada Gems, Beauty N Beads LLC, Handbags & Accessories, Defined Arts, A HBCU Nation, Fallen Stars, Finney Foundation, Big Homie, Norfolk Reck League, I.C. Norcom Alumni Association, Wright Way Mediation, Growth AKC, Skyn Boss Cares, LGBT Life Center, VDH – Portsmouth, Hampton Roads Pride, NextGen America, VA Opera, Revive Community of VA, City of Portsmouth, QED Systems, WNSB Hot 91
Food Trucks
Large Brothers Catering, Kona Ice, Mama Bean’s Soulfood, PO Folks Southern Cuisine, OH Lemons Lemonade, Hurricane Seafood, Paradice Premium Italian Ice, Ghana Jollof LLC, The Bite LLC, Glo’s Eat and Go