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Jubilation in June returns with music, fireworks

Free Press staff report | 6/6/2024, 6 p.m.
The city of Richmond will host the 3rd Annual Jubilation in June Weekend, a series of free public events featuring …
Rapper Mad Skillz at the 2017 2nd Street Festival in Jackson Ward. The rapper performs his last concert on June 16 at Dogwood Dell. Photo by Sandra Sellars

The city of Richmond will host the 3rd Annual Jubilation in June Weekend, a series of free public events featuring live music performances and community resources.

The festivities kick off 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, at with a concert by Legacy Band at Dogwood Dell.

On Saturday, June 15, the celebration moves to the Intermediate Terminal at 3:30 p.m. for the Jubilation in June Festival. National rap artist Talib Kweli headlines the event, with performances by local acts Rodney Stith, DJ Prolific, and Trademark Band. A fireworks show will cap off the festival around 9:15 p.m. Community organizations also will be on hand to share information about available resources.

Free parking will be available at Main Street Station, with GRTC Pulse bus service to the East River Front Station.

However, on-street parking on East Main Street between the roundabout and Nicholson Street will be restricted. Access to Ancarrows Landing and the Richmond Slave Trail also will be limited from 8 a.m June 14 until 8 a.m June 16.

To close the weekend celebration, Grammy-nominated rapper Mad Skillz will host a concert with guest artists at Dogwood Dell at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 16, in what is being billed as his final performance.

The Jubilation in June Weekend is hosted by the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. For more details, follow the department on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.