Multiple events will take place across the region marking the Friday holiday. City and county offices will be closed on Friday in observence.

Thursday

Talk on integration and civil rights

2-3 p.m.; Chesterfield Baptist Church; 16530 Hull Street Road

Organized by the Chesterfield County Parks & Rec department, the program will explore “the harsh realities of Jim Crow, segregation and integration across the Richmond region and learn how individuals and communities pushed back to spark change nationally.” Registration required.

Black History tour of the Valentine

6-6:30 p.m.; The Valentine; 1015 E. Clay Street; Parking at 407 N. 10th St.

A free tour of the Valentine’s collection focused on Black History in the Richmond region.

Workshop on Freedom Papers & Free Black Registries

6:30–7:30 p.m.; Bon Air Library, Community Room, 9103 Rattlesnake Road, North Chesterfield

Hosted by Chesterfield Public Library, the event explores “how Freedom Papers and Free Black Registries reveal what freedom looked like in Richmond's history.”

Friday

Parade, picnic and worship service in Church Hill

8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.; St. John's Church, 2401 E. Broad Street & 1708 N. 22nd St.

A group of local Episcopal churches is hosting a celebration that will begin at St. John’s Church for a parade to Peter Paul RVA, where a worship service featuring remarks from Times-Dispatch Columnist Michael Paul Williams, will be followed by a performance by the Audacious Diamonds and picnic with children’s activities.

Free day at the garden

9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave.

Admission to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will be free. The garden is also hosting a lineup of events and music, beginning with a story time for kids and ending with an interactive presentation on African heritage crops and will have food trucks on site.  

Saturday

Kids music celebration

10-11 a.m.; Clover Hill Library; 6701 Deer Run Drive, Midlothian

Musician Mama Kemi will lead kids in joyful music and movement, celebrating Opal Lee and Juneteenth. For grades K–5. Free, but registration recommended.

Gospel celebration at VUU

Noon–3 p.m.; Barco-Stevens Lawn, Virginia Union University

Virginia Union University's Center for Gospel Music will present a free outdoor concert “designed to uplift, reflect, and bring our community together in the spirit of liberation and joy.” Headlined by Pastor Shirley Caesar and featuring VUU’s Gospel Choir.

Big outdoor festival with fireworks

4–10 p.m.; Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico

Henrico County’s annual festival includes hundreds of local vendors, a kids zone, train rides, live music and DJs. Art of Noise and Soul Expressions are headlining. Capped off with a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m.

Jubilation in June

4-9 p.m.; Midtown Green, 2401 W Leigh St, Richmond

The celebration at the former training camp site will include DJs, live music and food trucks.