Black · Juneteenth · Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk Juneteenth Celebration
2027 dates not announced yet · usually June
About Norfolk Juneteenth Celebration
The City of Norfolk's fifth annual Juneteenth celebration, held at the Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library. It includes water activities, history exhibits, Buffalo Soldiers, a local artist gallery and music.
What to expect
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when news of the end of slavery reached Galveston, Texas. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Celebrations often include parades, music, food, history programs and family activities.
Norfolk Juneteenth Celebration has included water activities, history exhibits, buffalo soldiers, local artist gallery and music.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held June 20, 2026.
- Water activities
- History exhibits
- Buffalo Soldiers
- Local artist gallery
- Music
Where it happens
Norfolk Juneteenth Celebration is held at Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library in Norfolk, Virginia. It is one of 13 cultural festivals in Virginia on this calendar.
Other nearby festivals
- JulTBA2027Norfolk Latino Music FestivalNorfolk, VAHispanic and LatinoSame city
- SepTBA2027Virginia CaribFestNorfolk, VAHispanic and LatinoSame city
- Feb18-242027Virginia Festival of Jewish FilmNorfolk, VAJewishSame city
- Oct2-42026Virginia Queer Film FestivalNorfolk, VALGBTQ+Same city
- Oct242026Dia de los Muertos Festival (Chester)Chester, VAHispanic and Latino72 miles away
- Oct3-420262nd Street FestivalRichmond, VABlack80 miles away
Questions about Norfolk Juneteenth Celebration
- When is Norfolk Juneteenth Celebration 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held June 20, 2026.
- Where is Norfolk Juneteenth Celebration held?
- Norfolk Juneteenth Celebration takes place at Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library in Norfolk, Virginia.
- What happens at Norfolk Juneteenth Celebration?
- Events have included: water activities, history exhibits, buffalo soldiers, local artist gallery, music.
- Who organizes Norfolk Juneteenth Celebration?
- Norfolk Juneteenth Celebration is organized by City of Norfolk. Their official site is norfolk.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=15768.
- What other cultural festivals are near Norfolk?
- The closest others on this calendar are Norfolk Latino Music Festival in Norfolk, VA (same city); Virginia CaribFest in Norfolk, VA (same city); Virginia Festival of Jewish Film in Norfolk, VA (same city).
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More Black festivals in June 2027
- Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-AtkinsKansas City, MissouriJune 13
- ODUNDE FestivalPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaJune 13
- 1865 FestChicago, IllinoisJune 18-19
- Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music FestivalAtlanta, GeorgiaJune 18-20
- Buffalo Juneteenth FestivalBuffalo, New YorkJune 19-20
- Iowa Juneteenth Neighbor's Day CelebrationDes Moines, IowaJune 19