Williamsburg celebrated Juneteenth 2025 with a week of events organized by the Juneteenth Community Consortium to educate, commemorate, and celebrate freedom. The celebration began June 14 at Freedom Park with a community fest featuring vendors, tours, skits, and dance performances, sponsored by the local NAACP chapter and James City County. Event organizers noted the fest fostered a stronger sense of community and cohesiveness. U.S. News & World Report recognized Williamsburg’s celebrations among the nation’s top Juneteenth events. Thursday in Colonial Williamsburg featured a groundbreaking for the African Baptist Meeting House and the opening of the restored Williamsburg Bray School. The Village Initiative hosted a large Juneteenth Freedom Celebration parade and party in downtown Williamsburg attended by over 1,000 people with entertainment and vendors. Final events at the Stryker Center include today’s art exhibition reception and Saturday’s 4th Annual Journey to Racial Healing ceremony, featuring speakers discussing historical ties to slavery. These Juneteenth events aim to build community, foster dialogue, and help people learn a fuller American history.
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