Norfolk Navigates Sail250 Celebration Planning Amid Juneteenth Balancing Act

Norfolk navigates Sail250 celebration planning amid Juneteenth balancing act

NORFOLK, Va. Norfolk is gearing up for Sail250, an international maritime celebration planned for June 2026 to mark the United States 250th anniversary. While excitement surrounds the event, it coincides with Juneteenth, raising concerns about overshadowing the commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the U.S.The Sail250 event will take place from June 19 to June 23, 2026, at Town Point Park and the Waterside area. It will feature over 40 sh…

Countdown officially begins for Virginia's participation in Sail250

With the unmistakable blaring of ship horns, the countdown to Virginias participation in Sail250 officially kicked off at Waterside in Norfolk Friday.Today marks the one-year countdown to what will be one of the largest and most historic maritime commemorations in Virginia history," Sail250 Virginia CEO Karen Scherberger said.Sail250 is a multi-state celebration of the nation's two hundred fiftieth birthday. Dozens of sailing ships from 20 count…