Petersburg VA

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

🎄 Calling Local Small Businesses & Vendors!

The City of Petersburg invites local businesses, artisans, makers, and food vendors to join the Petersburg Holiday Night Market on Friday, November 20!

As the holiday season begins in Old Towne, we invite local entrepreneurs to showcase their products, connect with new customers, and help create a festive evening celebrating small businesses and shopping local.

📅 Friday, November 20, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 7 Bollingbrook Street | Andrade’s International Restaurant Patio

Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact [email protected] for participation details.

Help us kick off the holiday shopping season and celebrate the small businesses that make Petersburg special!

10/21/2026

Today, the City of Petersburg was honored to welcome participants in The Ride 2026, commemorating the 65th anniversary of the 1961 Freedom Rides.

Mayor Sam Parham, Councilman W Howard Myers, Councilwoman Annette Smith-Lee, Sheriff Vanessa Crawford, Treasurer Paul Mullin, Griffin Lounge owner Faris Sanabani and many other community members enthusiastically greeted the special guests. The Petersburg High School band added a particularly touching moment to the welcome, playing for the riders and having the opportunity to meet these trailblazers in person.

The riders are retracing the original Freedom Ride route, with one important difference: this time, they are continuing all the way to New Orleans.

At Petersburg’s historic Trailways bus station, original Freedom Riders reflected on the courage and determination of those who challenged segregation and helped advance the Civil Rights Movement.

The visit also included a stop at Pocahontas Island, where the riders were welcomed by Marlo Greene and connected with another important chapter of Petersburg’s rich African American history.

The visit honored the sacrifices of those who fought for civil rights and underscored the importance of preserving their stories for future generations. Petersburg is proud to be part of this commemoration, connecting our shared history with the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice.

Special thanks go to Faris Alsanabani at Griffin Lounge for making this special and historic visit happen!

10/20/2026

Mayor Sam Parham and City Council presented two proclamations at Tuesday's City Council Meeting.
The first was presented to Fire Chief Wayne Hoover in recognition of VDOT Crash Responder Safety Week, and the second to members of Petersburg Department of Social Services, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

10/20/2026

Moses Malone Honored
He was a three-time NBA MVP, an NBA champion, and a Hall of Famer, and he started his dream in Petersburg. Now our community is giving him a lasting tribute.
Join us as we celebrate the street-naming ceremony honoring Moses Malone.
📅 Friday, October 23
⏰ 1:00 PM

10/19/2026

Don't Miss the Fall Citywide Cleanup on Saturday, October 24!

10/19/2026

A HERO’S WELCOME IN PETERSBURG!

The ride retracing the route of the 1961 Freedom Rides will arrive in Petersburg on October 20 at 10 AM!

📍 First stop: Griffin Lounge
108 East Washington St., Petersburg, VA

Join us as we welcome our guests with a live band, city officials, and a hero’s welcome from our community!

From Griffin Lounge, they will continue to Pocahontas Island and then the university.

Please join us at any of these locations to welcome our guests and honor the courage and legacy of the Freedom Rides. ❤️