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Juneteenth Celebration 2022
June 18, 2022 at 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Juneteenth celebrates enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation reaching the westernmost Confederate state of Texas. The Proclamation went into effect in 1863, but this news was purposefully withheld from enslaved people until the arrival of Union troops in Galveston Bay, Texas on June 19, 1865. Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day.
Learn more about Juneteenth’s history and traditions.
Juneteenth Celebration
On Saturday, June 18, join Henrico Recreation & Parks at Dorey Park for a vendor fair, kids zone, food trucks, and entertainment, including fireworks! FREE and open to the public!
*Event Notes*
– Fireworks begin at 9:15pm
– You must be IN the park prior to 9:00pm to watch the fireworks (You’ll want to be there for the evening entertainment anyways!)
– Darbytown Road will be CLOSED from 9-9:30pm (between Strath and Monahan), for safety purposes
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Event Timeline
4:00 PM – Gates Open
4:00-8:00 PM – Vendor Fair & Kids’ Zone
4:00-9:00 PM – Entertainment & Food Trucks
9:15 PM – Fireworks Finale
Stage Performances (Subject to change)
4:00 PM – Drumline Battle
4:30 PM – Evolution of a Black Girl (Morgan McCoy)
5:10 PM – HCPS Black Student Union
5:20 PM – Beat Box by Isaiah James
5:25 PM – Akoma de Gado Dance & Drum Performance Ensemble
7:20 PM – Libation
7:30 PM – “Lift Every Voice & Sing” (Desiree Roots)
7:45 PM – Henrico County Welcome
8:00 PM – Brencore Allstars Motown Tribute Concert
9:15 PM – Fireworks Finale
Event Vendors
Concessions
| MEAL VENDORS | |
| J&R Food Service | American – Fish, Chicken, Subs |
| Lady Sharon’s Soul Food | Soul Food – Chicken, Fish |
| Mobile Yum Yum | Caribbean – Jerk Chicken, Curry |
| Sandtopia | American – Chicken, Subs, Fish, Burgers |
| The Original Ronnie’s BBQ | BBQ – Sandwiches, Fish |
| Virginia Vendor Food Services | American – Burgers, Subs, Hot dogs |
| DESSERTS/REFRESHMENTS VENDORS | |
| Dwater Ice D’Lights | Italian Ice, Nachos |
| Elite Treats & Eats | Packaged Ice Cream |
| Kona Ice | Shaved Ice |
| Pop’s Kettle Corn | Kettle Corn |
| Scoops | Handscooped Ice Cream |
| SNO Fields | Shaved Ice |
| Soul Ice | Lemonade/Limeade, Tacos |
| Sweet Temptations | Homemade Desserts |
What To Bring
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Ok!
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Not Ok!
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| Outside Food/Drink | Alcohol |
| Blankets/Chairs | Tents/Large Umbrellas |
| Water | Large coolers |
| Sunscreen | Grills/Tailgating |
| Comfortable Shoes | Drones |
Public Health Reminder: Bring plenty of water and sunscreen! The CDC recommends sunscreen regardless of age or skin tone.
Getting There
Henrico County Staff will be directing traffic in and out of the event. Please note: you may be directed to use the new entrance into the park.
Once parked, guests will be walking to the event area along designated paths. Accessible parking and shuttling is available.
We recommend guests take 295. Directions:
- Take Exit 22 (Varina)
- Turn right onto Doran Road
- Turn left onto Darbytown Road and follow the direction of Henrico Police
- Turn left into Dorey Park
Once in the park, please stay on pedestrian pathways and avoid walking on roadways.
At the conclusion of the event, please plan extra time to leave Dorey Park. Although Henrico County Staff will be assisting with traffic, there will be a lot of vehicles on the property.
*Event Notes*
– Fireworks begin at 9:15pm
– You must be IN the park prior to 9:00pm to watch the fireworks (You’ll want to be there for the evening entertainment anyways!)
– Darbytown Road will be CLOSED from 9-9:30pm (between Strath and Monahan), for safety purposes
Accessibility
For your safety, please keep in mind that the weather is likely to be hot! Accessible parking spaces will be available to those with a handicap license plate or placard. Spots are limited, and we may be using a golf cart shuttle service to transport guests from reserved handicap parking to the event area. From handicap parking, guests will need to walk up to 0.1 mile into the event viewing space. Accessible restrooms will be open.
