How to Celebrate Juneteenth in Richmond, VA

Celebrate Juneteenth in Downtown Richmond all month long! Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865 and is the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the United States. Explore all the ways to honor those who fought for freedom during the month of June by visiting any of the historic downtown Richmond sites, from the Emancipation and Freedom monument on Brown's Island to the Richmond African Burial Ground in Shockoe Bottom.

Celebrate Juneteenth by visiting this exhibition at The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia that highlights the talents of local Virginia artists, musicians, DJs, and historians – illustrating their contributions to the soulful rhythms and powerful narratives of the African American experience! QR codes unlocking curated playlists of Black music complementing the visual art and thematic narratives of the exhibition will accompany each piece on display.

City of Richmond Parks and Recreation bring you Jubilation in June - the biggest Juneteenth Celebration in the City! Enjoy live music from Talib Kweli, DJs, vendors, food trucks and more during this FREE event on Downtown Richmond's riverfront.

Celebrate Juneteenth 2024 with True Recovery RVA! Enjoy good food, dancing, cultural music, and games at this community cookout in Jackson Ward!

Hop on this bar takeover crawl and join some of the best DJs in Virginia to celebrate, network and socialize at multiple minority-owned restaurants, bars and lounges throughout Downtown Richmond:

• Aces Sports Lounge
• Bellos Lounge
• Liquid Cafe 2.0
• Main Street Steakhouse
• Margarita's Cantina
• Misfit Tattoo Society
• The Len
• Tipsy Crab

You've got a month full of exploration ahead of you! Check out our list of Black-Owned Restaurants, Shops, and Services and support Black-owned all month long.