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.

Join the Library for “Beyond Black Radicalism,” a free talk by historian Janira Teague, a Virginia Humanities HBCU Scholars Fellow. This talk places America’s Great Migration in global context and examines the movement’s impact on electoral politics.

Teague, an assistant professor of history at Morehouse College in Atlanta and formerly at Norfolk State University, is a scholar of 19th- and 20th-century African American history. The Virginia Historically Black Colleges and Universities Scholars Fellowship is a program of Virginia Humanities.

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This is a free event. Registration is required. Limited free parking is available in the deck underneath the Library building.

Celebrate Juneteenth 2023 with Brighter Tomorrows Begin Today, Champions Circle Basketball Association and Hill Tucker Bar Association with historic group walk along the Richmond Slave Trail with fun, food and fellowship following the walk. 

Join Juan’s Rooftop, Wok This Way! and Switch Nightclub for an annual Juneteenth Celebration. Prepare for a vibrant Block Party with an array of captivating experiences, including live music, a diverse selection of art and jewelry vendors, and expertly crafted drinks curated by Cody Hott.

Hop on this bar takeover crawl and join special guest Lili Chanel of 106.5 the Beat to celebrate, network and socialize at multiple minority-owned restaurants, bars and lounges throughout Downtown Richmond:

• Aces Sports Lounge
• Bellos Lounge
• Chic'N & Beer
• Daily Menu
• Liquid Cafe 2.0
• Main Street Steakhouse
• Margarita's Cantina
• Stadium Sports Bar
• Southern Kitchen

Radio One Richmond and City of Richmond Parks and Recreation bring you Jubilation in June - the biggest Juneteenth Celebration in the City! Enjoy live music, DJs, vendors, food trucks and more during this FREE event. Fireworks at 9 PM.

Celebrate Juneteenth’s legacy set forth by the United States Colored Troops by attending this enlightening & inspiring event about their contributions & unpack the rich heritage of their descendants. Their personal stories, both during and after the war, offer invaluable insight into the struggles, triumphs, and contributions of African Americans throughout our history. Visit the American Civil War Museum -Tredegar an insightful evening program that offers the unique opportunity to reflect upon the personal narratives of USCT soldiers and their descendants.