NOVA Parks News

First-of-Its-Kind Juneteenth Celebration Hosted at Carlyle House

Juneteenth Celebration at Carlyle House

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On Sunday, June 19, a Juneteenth Celebration was held at Carlyle House. The celebration, organized by local poet C. Thomas, in partnership with the Athenaeum and Carlyle House, featured local artwork, spoken word performance by black poets (including Alexandria’s newest Poet Laureate Zeina Azzam), apparel, and free admission to the Carlyle House Museum.

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Make a splash today at one of five NOVA Parks Waterparks! Waterparks open daily at 11 a.m. through mid-August. Visit each waterpark's webpage for complete schedule. Daily admission is purchased on-site. Annual Waterpark Passes can be purchased online ahead of time and picked up at waterpark during your visit.

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