Juneteenth—a holiday that in more recent years has been acknowledged on a more popular level than ever before in its history. This year marks the 159th anniversary of Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the emancipation and symbolic end of slavery of African Americans in the United States. Although Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, the last slaves in the United States were finally freed in Texas on June 19th, 1865. The blend of both words “June” and “nineteenth” birthed the term “Juneteenth.”
4th ANNUAL JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL: UNITY X BLACK EXCELLENCE
This year I am looking forward to the 4th annual Juneteenth: Unity x Black Excellence Festival hosted by Juneteenth of Palm Beach County Inc. The event represents the Black community and culture in The Palm Beaches and awareness of the history and current issues facing Black people.
JUNETEENTH COMMUNITY DAY AT NORTON MUSEUM OF ART
The Norton Museum of Art is hosting their fourth annual Juneteenth celebration! Celebrate this historic holiday with FREE museum admission for all, and special events throughout the day! There will be live music performances by musicians including South Florida’s very own international contemporary jazz singer Bianca Rosarrio, The Ebony Chorale, and Larry Johnson’s Essence of Motown. A dance performance by Soul Stage Dance Ensemble for Soul Movement, spoken word poetry by Terese “Chunky” Hill and friends, plus gallery talks on African American artists, art-making activities, vendors, and more! This event takes place on Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Norton Museum of Art.
SPADY CULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM’S JUNETEENTH FATHER’S OF FREEDOM
Be sure to join in on this event, taking place Sunday, June 16 at The Fieldhouse at Old School Square. This year the event will be in the evening from 6 to 8 p.m., and tickets are $100 per person.
BOYNTON BEACH HOSTS “JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM”
If you’re looking for family fun in the sun, head over to Boynton Beach for a free Juneteenth event. Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom, will be filled with music, food trucks, vendors, a kid’s zone, live performances, and more! The Juneteenth Committee is hosting the “Who’s Bad” Bar B Que Cookoff Contest, to determine the best griller in the city. The event will also have activities for all ages, including children who can tap into their artistic side with coloring and drawing or play games like Connect Four or Jenga. The celebration is happening at Sara Sims Park in Boynton Beach on June 15 from 12 to 5 p.m.
CELEBRATE REDTEENTH IN WELLINGTON
JUNETEENTH AFTER DARK IN RIVIERA BEACH
We hope you join us and celebrate Juneteenth in The Palm Beaches!
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