NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The 34th Annual Southeast Community Day Parade and Festival returns September 5 and 6, 2025, bringing music, culture, and community spirit to Newport News. Organized by For The People MOS, Inc., in partnership with the City of Newport News, the weekend celebration will also highlight the Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Weekend.
This year’s theme, “Building a Stronger Community,” underscores the event’s mission to unite residents through tradition, entertainment, and civic pride.
The Hampton University Marching Force Band, led by Dr. Thomas Jones, will headline the parade, founded in 1991 by Andrew Shannon…