Colonial Park Gardens - Rose Day Festival Musical headliner - Akeylah Simone

The Rose Day Festival culminates with a fresh talent Akeylah Simone, who will be performing from 3-5 pm. The rose garden will remain open until 8pm for visitors. 

About the artist: Akeylah Simone, from Hampton Roads, VA is releasing original music has landed 4 songs on the 2021/22 Grammy Ballot and voted Encore’s 2021 Best Solo Artist. She was most recently voted ISSA’s 2022 Female Rising Star and Veer Magazine's 2022 Best R&B/ Soul Artist. She’s also had numerous nominations across various publications, including Best New Artist (Soul Tracks Reader’s Choice Awards) and Song of the Year & EP of the Year (Veer Awards). Akeylah Simone fuses genres from Rock, R&B, Pop & Jazz in an eclectic set of original music. www.akeylahsimone.com

Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!” or “Let the Good Times Roll!” with Zydeco-a-Go-Go, a 5-piece group that blends old-school zydeco and vintage New Orleans rock & roll into a spicy gumbo of irresistible Louisiana dance music, guaranteed will get you smiling and tapping your toes!www.zydecoagogo.com. LIVE on Saturday, June 7th, from 1pm to 2:30pm on the van der Goot stage

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