ROANOKE, Va. – The 32nd annual Henry Street Heritage Festival took place at Elmwood Park on Saturday afternoon, drawing a crowd of dozens of attendees.
Residents were able to honor the African-American culture in Black-owned businesses and restaurants.
Entry was free until 5 p.m. on Saturday. The money made from the event will go to the Harrison Museum of African American Culture.
A member of the festival’s volunteer organizing committee said it was crucial to highlight local Black-owned companies.
“It’s all about celebrating Black excellence,” Kianna Price Marshall said. “We are ecstatic that our food vendors and our merchant vendors are all Black-owned businesses, it’s a wonderful way to support them.”
Also performing Saturday night at Elmwood Park were SWV and Robin Thicke.
More than 2,000 tickets to this year’s festival were purchased in advance by attendees.
