CELEBRATE WITH US!

Join Richmond Virginia Black Deaf Advocates (RVABDA) as we bring back Deaf Awareness Day for a special day of celebration, community, connection, and visibility!

This event celebrates Deaf Awareness Month and honors the diverse experiences, cultures, identities, and contributions of the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, DeafDisabled, and DeafPlus communities.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG
Williamsburg, Virginia

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES A MEAL!

MEAL CERTIFICATE, which means you can choose food from participating food locations throughout Busch Gardens. You do not have to eat at just one specific location.

Come enjoy a fun-filled day with members of our community while celebrating Deaf culture, language, accessibility, inclusion, and community pride.

WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?

This celebration welcomes members, families, friends, allies, and supporters of the:

• Deaf Community
• DeafBlind Community
• Hard of Hearing Community
• DeafDisabled Community
• DeafPlus Community

Age

Children under 3 years old are FREE!

HOW WILL I RECEIVE MY BUSCH GARDENS TICKET?

• Your Zeffy confirmation serves as your proof of registration and payment.
• Please bring your Zeffy confirmation/receipt with you on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
• RVABDA will have a designated check-in location at Busch Gardens Williamsburg where paid attendees will be verified and receive their Busch Gardens admission ticket.
• Please do not purchase a separate Busch Gardens ticket. Your RVABDA ticket includes Busch Gardens admission and a meal.

COME CELEBRATE WITH US!

Bring your family, friends, and community spirit as we celebrate Deaf Awareness Month together!

RVABDA IS EXCITED TO BRING BACK DEAF AWARENESS DAY — AND WE WANT YOU TO BE PART OF IT!

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKET TODAY!

PARKING PASS

IF YOU ARE A BUSCH GARDENS MEMBER, PLEASE SKIP THIS PARKING PASS.

ONCE YOU HAVE PAID FOR THE GENERAL PARKING PASS, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL FROM:

RVABDA TREASURER: [email protected]
ALTERNATE TREASURER: [email protected]

THE PARKING PASS ATTACHMENT WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU CLOSER TO THE EVENT DATE.

PLEASE KEEP THE EMAIL AND PARKING PASS ATTACHMENT FOR THE DAY OF THE EVENT.

IMPORTANT: THE PARKING PASS IS FOR PARKING ONLY AND IS SEPARATE FROM THE EVENT ADMISSION TICKET.