Juneteenth Celebration

About the Program

Category: Parks and Recreation (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

In June 2021, the Henrico County Division of Recreation and Parks held the first Juneteenth Celebration special event, created to celebrate and educate the public on the importance of the history related to Juneteenth and to host a celebration in collaboration with community partners and outside groups. Held at Dorey Park (one of the county’s largest parks), the event includes relevant stage entertainment such as cultural performances and music, community group performances such as dance teams and drum lines, community art projects hosted by local artists, a local vendor fair, kid’s area, and lastly a fireworks finale.