FREDERICKSBURG, Va. - May 1, 2025 - The PD16 Juneteenth Celebration Committee today announced that it will be presenting the 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Job Fair. For the third consecutive year, the event will take place at the Virginia Credit Union Stadium, home of the Fredericksburg Nationals, 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 2 PM to 9 PM Admission is free.
The family-friendly celebration of culture, community, and opportunity features entertainment, education, and community enrichment activities. Attendees will enjoy live entertainment, performances by local musicians, dancers, and spoken-word artists, exhibits, and products from 100+ local vendors. There will be a family fun zone with games, face painting, and children’s activities. The evening will culminate with a live music concert and a spectacular fireworks finale to mark the historic day.
As people commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, the annual event is an invitation to acknowledge history, celebrate culture, foster unity, and find empowerment. Educational and cultural exhibits at the celebration will highlight the significance of Juneteenth through interactive displays. The day features additional special ceremonies and performances, such as the Mr. and Miss Juneteenth 2025 Scholarship Presentation in partnership with Tomorrow's Cultivating Youth.
“Honor, celebrate, and empower our community’s history through the arts, business, family and community,” said a spokesperson for the PD16 Juneteenth committee. “We come together and celebrate our heritage. This is a day to embrace our culture and plan to build a brighter future. Immerse yourself in performances and experience for a beautiful day.”
“Key organizations will participate in the job fair, offering time to find the next step in your career,” added the spokesperson.
The live entertainment showcase includes:
- Kim B Miller – Award-winning poet laureate
- Harry Wilson - Good Vibes Jazz
- Adwela & the Uprising - Dynamic reggae performance
- Shakara Monique - Soulful R&B vocals
- Angelica Baylor - Contemporary R&B artist
- Major League Band - Nationally recognized Go-Go band
- Umbiance Center of the Performing Arts Dance Showcase
- Historic Reenactment by 23rd US Colored Troop
- Annual Eunice Haigler and Forrest Parker Community Advocacy and Service Awards Educational & Professional Development
- NAACP Leadership “Importance of Community” Panel Discussion
- Comprehensive Job Fair powered by JobZoneOnline.com
- Financial Management Workshops by local organizations
- Kids' Activities Zone featuring Bounce Beyond Inflatables
- GCUBED STEM and Gaming Truck
The PD16 Juneteenth Committee consists of volunteers from G3 Community Services, ACT ENOUGH, Fredericksburg Alphas, and Fredericksburg Sigmas.
For more information, visit https://www.pd16community.org/
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