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Juneteenth | Ways to Engage in the Community

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Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks the historic day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Since that time, June 19th has become a significant cultural and historical milestone, honoring the end of slavery and celebrating African American freedom and achievements.

Although slavery has been abolished for more than 150 years, the Black community continues to experience challenges including marginalization and systemic inequities. As we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look to the future, we invite you to support and attend local Juneteenth events around the Triangle:

Wednesday, June 12

 

    • Juneteenth Jubilee at Chavis Park
        • A Chavis Juneteenth Celebration
            • 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | FREE | John Chavis Memorial Park, Raleigh

           

           

       

        • Fun Fitness in the Park
            • 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | FREE | John Chavis Memorial Park, Raleigh

           

           

       

       

 

 

Friday, June 14

 

    • Juneteenth Jubilee at Chavis Park
        • Melodies & Eats
            • 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | FREE | John Chavis Memorial Park, Raleigh

           

           

       

       

 

    • Wake Forest Juneteenth Community Gathering
        • 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | FREE | Taylor Street Park, Wake Forest

       

       

 

    • Juneteenth at the Pines
        • 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | FREE | Carolina Pines Community Park, Raleigh

       

       

 

 

Saturday, June 15

 

    • Juneteenth Celebration at Dix Park
        • Noon - 6:00 p.m. | Harvey Hill in Dix Park (693 Palmer Drive, Raleigh)

       

       

 

    • 7th Annual Juneteenth Black Arts Festival
        • 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Chatham County Fair Association, Pittsboro

       

       

 

    • 3rd Annual Garner Juneteenth Celebration
        • 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Garner Performing Arts

       

       

 

    • Apex Juneteenth Celebration
        • 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | The Depot, Apex

       

       

 

    • Downtown Cary Park Juneteenth Celebration
        • 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Downtown Cary Park

       

       

 

    • Juneteenth Joy: A Celebration of Black Women, Resilience, and Sisterhood (Music + The Color Purple film)
        • 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | $7.50 - $15 | North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

       

       

 

    • 19th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration
        • 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | NCCU Campus, Durham

       

       

 

 

Sunday, June 16

 

    • Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration
        • 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | FREE | Hargraves Community Center, Chapel Hill

       

       

 

 

Monday, June 17

 

    • Juneteenth Jubilee at Chavis Park
        • African-American History: A Trip Through Time
            • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | FREE | John Chavis Memorial Park, Raleigh

           

           

       

       

 

    • Tricksters, Triumphs and Tradition: Stories for Juneteenth
        • 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Chatham Community Library, Holmes Family Meeting Room

       

       

 

 

 

Tuesday, June 18

 

    • Juneteenth Jubilee at Chavis Park
        • Artival: Urban Art Event
            • 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | FREE | John Chavis Memorial Park, Raleigh

           

           

       

       

 

 

Wednesday, June 19

 

 

 

    • Juneteenth Jubilee at Chavis Park
        • Juneteenth Afternoon
            • 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | FREE | John Chavis Memorial Park, Raleigh

           

           

       

        • Fun Fitness in the Park
            • 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | FREE | John Chavis Memorial Park, Raleigh

           

           

       

       

 

    • Music in the Gardens: Juneteenth Jamboree
        • 7:00 p.m. | FREE | Sarah P. Duke Gardens

       

       

 

 

Friday, June 21

 

 

 

Saturday, June 22

 

 

 

Sunday, June 23