PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Many came to enjoy a stellar lineup of reggae, gospel, R&B and jazz Saturday at the Umoja Festival at Festival Park on the waterfront of downtown Portsmouth.
Named after a Kiswahili word meaning unity, it is one of the oldest festivals celebrating African-American culture.
People also found traditional food, unique art and many activities at the festival, which is in its 32nd edition this year.
Umoja Festival in Portsmouth celebrates 31 years
The Umoja Festival is free and runs until 6pm on Sunday. Free parking for Umoja visitors is available in any of the parking garages or off-street parking lots operated by the City of Portsmouth, including Central Garage (at City Hall), Water Street Garage, Middle Street Garage, Columbia Street Lot and the Civic Center Lot.
Here is the schedule of shows for Sunday:
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Fully committed, 2-3 p.m
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Living Testimony Community Singers, 3:00-3:55 p.m
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Brothers in Christ, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
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GMWA Virginia Choir, 5-6 p.m
For more information about the Umoja Festival, visit here.
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