2 major events, 1 weekend: Norfolk plans Sail 250, Juneteenth

2 major events, 1 weekend: Norfolk plans Sail 250, Juneteenth

Norfolk is preparing to welcome the world this summer.Sail 250, a global maritime celebration tied to Americas 250th anniversary, is set to run June 19 through June 23 at Town Point Park bringing dozens of international ships and thousands of visitors to the waterfront.But the timing is drawing concern.The event overlaps with Juneteenth the federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States prompting questions about whether the sign…