Juneteenth

Join us at Fort Monroe on June 19 for a day-long celebration of history, culture, and freedom. Enjoy a powerful Juneteenth celebration with cultural displays, live performances, food trucks, local vendors, and family-friendly activities. Musiq Soulchild, Amerie and Mad Skillz will headline the afternoon entertainment.

Throughout the day, visitors will enjoy a vibrant Juneteenth celebration curated by AMC 250 in Fort Monroe’s Patton Street Park featuring cultural displays, exhibits, local vendors, food, and community organizations. Live music and entertainment beginning at 12 noon will highlight the rich traditions, artistry and resilience celebrated during Juneteenth.

The Juneteenth celebration is designed as a full-day, multi-stage cultural experience anchored by nationally recognized headliners and grounded in community participation. Performances include national artists Musiq Soulchild and Amerie as well as regional and local favorites including The Art of Noise with Lonnie B, Mad Skillz, Myra Smith and Phoenix Collective, Peggy Britt, Ashley Felder, Teezy So Dope, and Zyaa.

To register for the event or for more information on the talent line up and VIP experiences visit AMC250.com.

Schedule

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Juneteenth celebration with cultural displays, exhibits and vendors in Patton Street Park

12 noon – 6 p.m. Live music and entertainment in Patton Street Park

Event Guidelines

Event Parking and Transportation Information:

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and follow directional signage throughout Fort Monroe.

• General parking will be available on the Fort Monroe Walker Airfield. On-site signage will direct drivers to the site.
• Shuttle service will begin at 7:30 a.m., delivering attendees to the Fort Monroe seawall/Continental Park for Parade of Sail viewing. A second stop will allow convenient beach access.
• Beginning at 11:30 a.m., shuttles will also transport attendees from the airfield to the Juneteenth celebration area at Patton Street Park.
• Accessible parking will be available throughout the day at Outlook Beach.

Visitors are encouraged to bring:

• Lawn chairs
• Personal umbrellas
• Sunscreen
• Refillable water bottles

The following Items are prohibited:

• No outside alcohol
  
• No glass containers
  
• No illegal substances
  
• No pets, drones, fireworks/sparklers, weapons, pop up tents
  
• No bikes, scooters or skateboards
  
• No large coolers larger than 16 quarts – maybe subject to inspection
  
• No professional cameras/video equipment without approved media credentials
  
• No unauthorized vendors or solicitations
  
• No pets (service animals permitted)
  
• Motorized mobility scooters and wheelchairs are permitted.
  

Food vendors will be available starting at 9 a.m. and water-filling stations will be available in multiple locations. The Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center will be open during the event, and ample portable restrooms will be available for attendees.

Patton Street Park:

The Juneteenth Celebration from 12- 6 p.m. at Patton Street Park is a clear bag event. Guests are encouraged to bring only clear bags to expedite entry into the festival area. Small coolers no large than 16 quarts are permitted.

This event is rain or shine unless otherwise communicated by event organizers.