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. Brianna Royal and Davin Washington Jr. serve fried treats to a long line of customers at the Croaker’s Spot tent. (Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)
