Anthem Honoring Juneteenth Debuts In Portsmouth, June 19 – Will Be Sung In Norfolk, Too

PORTSMOUTH

“Juneteenth,” an anthem to its namesake, the national holiday also known as Freedom Day, will debut on the Green Street Stage during Portsmouth’s High Street Festival on Friday, June 19 at 4:30 p.m. as part of SAILVA 2026 Portsmouth.

Soloist Nailah Norman will preview the song’s debut from the deck of the tall ship Gazela during the Parade of Sail before docking in Portsmouth. “Juneteenth” will be reprised on the Norfolk Main Stage that evening following a rendition of the beloved “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”…

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