The City of Fairfax is partnering with Mount Calvary Baptist Church for a free inaugural event to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day, the day in 1865 when enslaved people near Galveston, Texas first learned they were free.

Plans for this celebratory event on Saturday, June 17, include a formal ceremony and a parade, followed by an afternoon of music, dance, information-sharing about African American history and genealogical resources, family activities, and food.

Below is a brief description of events. For a full program schedule, vendor list, and event map, please visit fairfaxva.gov/Juneteenth. (Click here to download the program and timeline.)

10 a.m. — Juneteenth Ceremony
Location: Veteran Amphitheater (City Hall)
10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax


11 a.m. — Juneteenth March
Start: Veterans Amphitheater (adjacent to City Hall)
End: Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 4325 Chain Bridge Rd.


11:30 a.m. — Juneteenth Activities
Location: Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Featuring Craft and Informational Vendors, Food Trucks, Live Music and Dance


1 p.m. — Juneteenth Ceremony
Location: Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

Details: fairfaxva.gov/juneteenth