Newport News Juneteenth 2026

Discover Juneteenth 2026 celebrations in Newport News, VA.

Juneteenth 2026 Events in Newport News

Juneteenth 2026 in Newport News, Virginia brings 3 confirmed celebrations — from parades and festivals to concerts, family programs, and community block parties. Featured events include Juneteenth Freedom Festival and 20th Annual Newport News Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2026. Most Newport News Juneteenth events fall on or near June 19, with the largest celebrations spanning the weekend of June 19–21, 2026. Browse every approved event below to plan your weekend, find free festivals, and discover concerts, parades, and family-friendly activities near you. New listings are added throughout the spring as organizers confirm dates.

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Juneteenth Freedom Festival

Newport News, VA • June 20, 2026

Annual free community festival with musical entertainment, food and craft vendors, informational exhibits, and children's activities.

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20th Annual Newport News Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2026

Newport News, VA • June 20, 2026

The City of Newport News presents the 20th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Victory Landing Park on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Free admission, free parking, and free activities welcome the community to a day of live music, soul food, Black-owned business vendors, kids' zones, and headline R&B performers. The 2026 milestone anniversary edition is one of the festival's largest yet.

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Newport News Juneteenth Freedom Festival Marketplace 2026

Newport News, VA • June 20, 2026

The vendor and food marketplace at the 20th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Victory Landing Park features food and craft vendors, informational exhibits, and children's activities. The free community festival anchors Newport News's Juneteenth observance with musical entertainment on the main stage. Past lineups have featured headliners like Dru Hill and 702.

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