Join us for Portsmouth’s annual celebration of diversity, unity and African-American culture on the beautiful downtown waterfront.
LOCATION
PLAN YOUR VISIT
The 2026 Portsmouth Umoja Festival welcomes you to Festival Park on the beautiful Downtown Portsmouth waterfront. The Festival is easily reached by car, or on the Elizabeth River Ferry from Waterside in downtown Norfolk.
Festival Park in Portsmouth, VA
PARKING
Festival Parking
Free parking is available to UMOJA attendees in any of the Parking Garages or Off Street Parking Lots operated by the City. These include:
- Central Garage (at City Hall)
- Water Street Garage
- County Street Lot
- Middle Street Garage
- Columbia Street Lot
- Civic Center Lot
Attendees may park in both visitor and reserved spaces (except for spaces marked 24 Hrs. Reserved) after 6:00 p.m. on Friday and anytime on the weekend. On street metered parking is also free after 6:00 p.m. on Friday as well as on Saturday and Sunday.
During Main Stage events on Saturday evening, Portsmouth Pavilion has parking accessed from WAVY Street, for those holding VIP passes. Special Event Parking Aides will be stationed at key intersections and parking facilities to assist attendees in parking at the City garages and lots during both Friday and Saturday evenings.
