10+ Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth
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Juneteenth, short for June Nineteenth, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state to ensure all enslaved people were freed. Celebrate Juneteenth with these events.
Celebrate Juneteenth with a cultural festival honoring this 21-year tradition. June 14-16.
Tour Oakland’s historic African American Burial Grounds, listen to live music, hear storytelling for children, shop a vendor market and more. June 15.
Commemorate Juneteenth with guided museum tours, living history demonstrations, storytelling and more. June 15.
Celebrate Black culinary history and America’s pastime, baseball, with cooking demonstrations, museum theater and exhibits. June 15.
Honor history with a parade, live music, DJs, food trucks, a Kid’s Fun Zone and more. June 15.
Enjoy this community celebration with food trucks and entertainment. June 15.
Join this celebration of freedom and respect for all cultures. June 15.
Celebrate Juneteenth and the community with live performances, food trucks, children’s activities and more. June 15.
Family-friendly events will explore the stories, struggles and triumphs of Juneteenth. June 15-16 and 19.
This walking tour highlights the African Americans who became leaders in the Black community. June 18.
Join in this tribute to freedom and liberty with a performing arts production, a STEAM digital art gallery, educational activities, food vendors and more. June 19.
Celebrate Juneteenth with special guests, performances, food trucks and retail vendors. June 19.
This celebration of freedom, unity and equality features live music, handmade merchandise, immersive cultural activities and a Black History Parade with floats, fly-over jets, dance troops and more. June 21-23.
Experience history, culture, entertainment, African dance, puppetry, a History Tent and more to celebrate Juneteenth and the community. June 22.
Celebrate Juneteenth with the culture of Black America with vendors, local food trucks, bounce houses and inflatables. June 23.
