Plan or program · on the record since 2025 · discussed in 5 transcribed meetings

Juneteenth

Juneteenth has been observed as an annual celebration in the City of Fairfax, organized by a Juneteenth Committee in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department.

Private Development · Approved

Davies Property

approved

The Davies Property refers to the redevelopment of 4131 Chain Bridge Road (a ~2.69-acre site currently containing a large vacant house), proposed by The Hill, A Davies Family, LLC. The application sought to rezone the parcel from RM (Residential Medium) to CU (Commercial Urban), retaining the Old Town Fairfax Transition Overlay District (TOD), with a General Development Plan for a mixed-use building of up to 276 apartments, approximately 10,796 sq ft of ground-floor commercial space, and a 3-level below-grade parking garage.

Jul 10, 2025Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · item 5
Stakeholder Updates
On June 17 at Bull Run Regional Park, NOVA Parks and the Fairfax County NAACP hosted their Second Annual Juneteenth celebration.
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Other mentions

Jun 12, 2025Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · item 8b
Parks and Recreation Department Report – Upcoming Events and Programs
Juneteenth is scheduled to be celebrated on Saturday, June 14th in Old Town Square.
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May 14, 2026Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · item 5
Stakeholder Updates
NOVA Parks is holding two Juneteenth events: the 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Bull Run Regional Park on June 13th (3-5 PM) and a Juneteenth event at Tinner Hill Regional Park in Falls Church on June 19th (12-5 PM).
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Jun 9, 2026City Council · item 3b
Proclamation: Juneteenth (June 19, 2026)
Proclamation presented acknowledging June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth in the City of Fairfax.
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Jun 11, 2026Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · item 5c
Stakeholder Updates – NOVA Parks
NOVA Parks is holding its 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Bull Run Regional Park on June 13, 2026, from 3–5 PM. A proclamation was received by PRAB/the city in connection with the Pride and Juneteenth events. City of Fairfax Juneteenth event scheduled for June 19th.
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In full

The earliest recorded entry notes a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Old Town Square.

Separately, NOVA Parks and the Fairfax County NAACP hosted their Second Annual Juneteenth celebration at Bull Run Regional Park on June 17, 2025. For 2026, the City of Fairfax held its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration at the Sherwood Community Center on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 6 PM; on June 9, 2026, Mayor Catherine S. Reed and the City Council presented a formal proclamation recognizing June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth in the City of Fairfax, with the theme "Juneteenth Brings Balance to America's Celebration of Freedom," reflecting the nation's 250th anniversary.

NOVA Parks also held its 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Bull Run Regional Park on June 13, 2026 (3–5 PM) and a separate event at Tinner Hill Regional Park in Falls Church on June 19, 2026 (12–5 PM). Post-event remarks at the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting reflected broad positive reception of the 2026 celebration, with multiple council members praising the Juneteenth Committee, Parks and Recreation staff, and Mount Calvary Baptist Church for their roles.

Status

Still open

Planning and details for the 2027 City of Fairfax Juneteenth celebration have not yet been recorded.
Council members expressed interest in greater community engagement with Mount Calvary Baptist Church around Juneteenth; no formal next steps have been established.

What members have said

Mayor Catherine S. Reed
On June 9, 2026, Mayor Reed presented the Juneteenth proclamation and urged residents to attend the city's Juneteenth celebration at the Sherwood Community Center on June 19, 2026 at 6 PM.
Hardy Chandler
At the June 9, 2026 City Council meeting, Councilmember Hardy Chandler made comments regarding Juneteenth that were echoed by at least one colleague; the councilmember also noted a shout-out to a Juneteenth Parade at Vienna Baptist Church that Saturday.
Unattributed (June 23, 2026 — echoed Happy Juneteenth, attended Friday event)
One council member at the June 23, 2026 meeting expressed appreciation for the Juneteenth event, calling it 'very beautiful' and 'very poignant,' and confirmed they attended on Friday.
Unattributed (June 23, 2026 — unable to attend)
One council member at the June 23, 2026 meeting noted they were unfortunately unable to attend the Juneteenth ceremony but said they were encouraged by photos of the participation and thanked all who made it a success.
Unattributed (June 23, 2026 — acknowledged committee and Mount Calvary)
One council member at the June 23, 2026 meeting praised the Juneteenth Committee, the Legacy of Freedom awardee, the spoken word performer, and Mount Calvary Baptist Church's invitation, and expressed a desire to see the city engage more with Mount Calvary in the future.
Unattributed (June 23, 2026 — thanked committee and Parks and Recreation)
One council member at the June 23, 2026 meeting thanked the Juneteenth Committee, Parks and Recreation Department, and Mount Calvary Baptist Church, and echoed interest in greater engagement with Mount Calvary going forward.

Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren’t summarized.

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WSHCC4 meetings Thaiss Park4 meetings Senior Center4 meetings NOVA Parks3 meetings Old Town2 meetings Parks Foundation2 meetings