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Only 2 Weeks Away!The countdown is officially on!In just 14 days, we'll come together to celebrate freedom, culture, his...
06/06/2026

Only 2 Weeks Away!
The countdown is officially on!
In just 14 days, we'll come together to celebrate freedom, culture, history, and community at the Juneteenth Freedom Festival.
Tag your festival crew below and let us know you're coming!

📆June 20, 2026
⏰5 PM - 10 PM
📍Victory Landing Park
Stay tuned for the parking map!

For more information, visit www.nnparksandrec.org

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Plan Your Festival Experience!The official event map is now available.Find entertainment stages, food vendors, restrooms...
06/05/2026

Plan Your Festival Experience!
The official event map is now available.
Find entertainment stages, food vendors, restrooms, first aid stations, information booths, and more before you arrive.
Save this map for easy access on festival day!

📆June 20, 2026
⏰5 PM - 10 PM
📍Victory Landing Park

Stay tuned for the parking map!

For more information, visit www.nnparksandrec.org

You're Invited!Join us as we celebrate the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newly transformed Huntington Park Bo...
06/04/2026

You're Invited!

Join us as we celebrate the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newly transformed Huntington Park Botanical Garden!
This special event marks the opening of a beautiful new space that will showcase native and pollinator-friendly plants and support a thriving environment for birds, bees, and butterflies. Come explore the garden, talk with an Entomologist and maybe even enjoy some ice cream!

📅 Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 5pm to 7pm
📍 Location: Huntington Park, 9285 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23607

We are grateful to everyone whose support and vision helped bring this project to life. Together, we're creating a vibrant place where visitors can connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of our local environment.

We look forward to celebrating with you! Register here: https://forms.office.com/g/BiHHK6snFU

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when news of freedom finally reached enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Tex...
06/03/2026

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when news of freedom finally reached enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
Today, Juneteenth serves as a celebration of freedom, education, culture, and progress.
Follow along as we share more facts leading up to the festival!

📆June 20, 2026
⏰5 PM - 10 PM
📍Victory Landing Park

For more information, visit www.nnparksandrec.org

Come hungry!We're excited to showcase an incredible lineup of food trucks serving everything from BBQ and soul food to s...
06/02/2026

Come hungry!

We're excited to showcase an incredible lineup of food trucks serving everything from BBQ and soul food to sweet treats and refreshing drinks.
Check out our featured vendors and start planning your festival feast!

📆June 20, 2026
⏰5 PM - 10 PM
📍Victory Landing Park

Which food truck are you visiting first? Tell us below! 👇

Save the Date!The Juneteenth Freedom Festival is returning to Newport News on Saturday, June 20, 2026!Join us for a day ...
06/01/2026

Save the Date!

The Juneteenth Freedom Festival is returning to Newport News on Saturday, June 20, 2026!

Join us for a day filled with live entertainment, food vendors, community resources, family activities, cultural celebrations, and more as we honor freedom, resilience, and unity.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for exciting announcements in the coming weeks!

📆June 20, 2026
⏰5 PM - 10 PM
📍Victory Landing Park

For more information, visit www.nnparksandrec.org

A celebration rooted in freedom, powered by culture, and brought to life by the community. ✨ From the music to the memor...
05/26/2026

A celebration rooted in freedom, powered by culture, and brought to life by the community. ✨ From the music to the memories, this is what togetherness looks like.

📆June 20, 2026
⏰5 PM - 10 PM
📍Victory Landing Park

For more information, visit www.nnparksandrec.org

Calling all farmers, growers, and local vendors! 🌽🍅Be a part of the Roots & Rhythm Marketplace and showcase your fresh p...
05/20/2026

Calling all farmers, growers, and local vendors! 🌽🍅

Be a part of the Roots & Rhythm Marketplace and showcase your fresh produce, products, and passion to the community. Enjoy live music, family-friendly vibes, and an opportunity to connect with local families and supporters.

📅 June 13 & 27 | July 11 & 18
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Denbigh Community Center

Day Markets
📅 July 25 & August 1
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 King Lincoln Park

Evening Market
📅 August 8
⏰ 5 PM – 8 PM
📍 King Lincoln Park

Apply today and showcase what you do best👉 https://form.jotform.com/260324751706151

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