Fun first at Second-Street Festival-The 2nd Street Festival marked its 37th anniversary Oct. 4-5, filling Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward with music, food and community spirit. The annual event celebrates the culture and legacy of Jackson Ward — once known as “the Harlem of the South” — and the neighborhood’s role as the heart of Richmond’s Black community. The free festival featured three stages of live entertainment, a Kidz Zone, food vendors, an Artists Row, and a marketplace showcasing local talent and craftsmanship. The MeLinda Ford Quartet performs at the Joe Kennedy,
Jr. Jazz Stage, blending classic and contemporary jazz with smooth rhythms.(Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)
