Henrico County will celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 15 with a day of family fun and entertainment at Dorey Park in Varina. The event will include performances on two stages, an expanded vendor fair, historical and educational exhibits, a kids’ zone and fireworks. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day and
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The 17th annual RavenCon Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention will take place at Virginia Crossings in Glen Allen April 26-28. The event will feature a range of activities for fans of all ages, including autograph signings, panels, workshops, readings, and concerts. Two well-known science fiction and fantasy writers and curators
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[maxgallery id="70513"] The Adopt Haiti Project hosted the Caribbean American Heritage Festival and Parade June 24 at Dorey Park in Varina. The event, organized to commemorate Caribbean American Heritage month, showcased the culture, food, art, dance, music and diversity of Caribbean nations. Attendees enjoyed a number of
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The Henrico Board of Supervisors voted unanimously June 27 to allow the possibility of alcohol consumption at all county parks and recreation facilities during public events, while also approving plans to crack down on excessive noise at Henrico parks. Supervisors amended a 2013 resolution that had banned alcohol at all
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Henrico County Recreation and Parks is inviting families to its 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Dorey Park on Saturday, June 17. Juneteenth is the country's newest federal holiday and commemorates the day — June 19, 1865 — when the last slaves were told about their freedom Galveston, Texas. Juneteenth falls
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