Courtesy of Juneteenth VA, The Imani Foundation

Atlanta Falcons NFL football star and Hampton Roads Churchland high school graduate Jamin Elliott will preside as grand marshall of the 12th Annual Hampton Roads Juneteenth Festival Parade in Portsmouth at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2008.

Juneteenth celebrates the end of legalized slavery in America. We look back at a difficult history -- without shame or blame -- as we journey across the bridge to healing and unity. Enjoy live entertainment, exhibitors, vendors, and FREE family fun !

Noted actor Sy Richardson will host the 1st annual Sy Richardson Film Festival that will feature screenings of several of Sy's favorites of the over 50+ films in which he has acted. A short list of Sy's credits includes Dead Man Walking, Repo Man, The Grifters, To Sleep with Anger, Sid & Nancy and Posse (for which he also wrote the screenplay).

Open to the public.