Lauren Hill at Richmond Jazz Festival; credit Richmond CVB
Richmond Events
Events held in Richmond unless indicated otherwise.
JANUARY
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Celebration of the civil rights leader’s life; Richmond; http://www.king-raleigh.org/natlevent/body.cfm>
FEBRUARY
Black History Month
Celebration of Black History throughout the community; Richmond; http://www.richmond.com
APRIL
Easter on Parade
Annual street festival featuring live music, children’s activities and delicious food; Monument Avenue; www.citycelebrations.org
JUNE
Juneteenth Celebration
Annual celebration sponsored by the Elegba Folklore Society; Richmond; http://www.elegbafolkloresociety.org
JULY
Summer CityFest
Annual event featuring live music; Richmond; http://www.summercityfest.org
AUGUST
CaribFest
Annual festival featuring live entertainment, Caribbean marketplace, food and more; Kanawha Plaza, downtown Richmond; http://www.caribfestonline.com
Down Home Family Reunion
Featuring dance, world music, storytelling, Heritage Market, food, children’s activities; Richmond; http://www.elegbafolkloresociety.org
OCTOBER
National Folk Festival
Annual festival attracts 100,000 people; featuring music, dance and culture from across America; Richmond; http://www.nationalfolkfestival.com
Second Street Festival
Festival attracts 50,000 people; features music, children’s activities, food, African Marketplace, and historic exhibitions; Jackson Ward; http://www.citycelebrations.org/2ndst/festival.htm
DECEMBER
Capital City Kwanzaa Celebration
Begins 12/26; annual 7-day Celebration of African American culture in Richmond; http://www.elegbafolkloresociety.org
