Juneteenth celebrates the abolition of slavery in the United States, as well as the rich and vibrant African-American culture.
The Capital City Juneteenth Celebration takes place at Dix Park on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Read on to learn more about this event, as well as one at North Carolina Museum of History.
Learn about more Juneteenth celebrations around the Triangle!
Make sure to visit the Capital City Juneteenth Celebration’s website for updates, and for registration links, when necessary.
Juneteenth Celebration at Dix Park
Juneteenth Celebration at Dix Park
Saturday, June 15, 2024
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Harvey Hill at Dix Park, 693 Palmer Drive, Raleigh
Free
This event will feature entertainment on the Harvey Hill Main Stage, a children’s performance stage at the Chapel Event Center, a children’s activity zone, exhibitors, vendors and food trucks.
Main Stage Schedule
- 12:00 Opening
- 12:05 The Drummer calls us to gather- Jonathan Olu-Taylor
- 12:15 Prayer – Rev Dr. Larry McDonald, St Paul AME Church
- 12:20 Greetings
- 12:35 82 nd Airborne Chorus
- 1:05 The Occasion/Presentation-Earl Ijames, History Museum
- 1:25 Spoken Word – Bettina Pope
- 1:35 Gospel Jubilators
- 2:10 The Hunter Family Presentation
- 2:25 A1 & amp; Another Alternative
- 3:00 Dr. Paulette Dillard, President, Shaw University
- 3:05 HBCU Recognition
- 3:10 A word from Congresswoman Deborah Ross
- 3:15 Mo’Jazz
- 4:00 Brian Dawson
- 4:05 Raleigh Firebirds
- 4:15 Wake County Board of Elections-Kate Cosner
- 4:20 Committee Introduction
- 4:25 The Mac Mclaughlin Group
- 5:15 Music, Mingling, Vendors, Food trucks, Wrap-up
- 6:00 Closing
Children’s Activity Zone
- Inflatables
- Lawn Games
- Story Corner
Vendors
- Yagg sii Ten
- Levy’s Jerkstand
- Lornett’s Southern Kitchen
- The Flat Drum
- Soulbachi
- Naked Empanada
- Lee’s Kitchen
- Party in a Pita
- Tropical Delights
- Funnel Queens
- Insta-Ice
- Ryan Moore – Pit BBQ Samples
Look for updates and more information on the Facebook event.
Juneteenth Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History
Juneteenth: In Song & Word
Friday, June 21, 2024
6:30 to 9 p.m.
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton Street, Raleigh
Free, but registration is required
This program is in partnership with N.C. African-American Heritage Commission.
Performances by:
- Nnenna Freelon with Pierce Freelon
- Shana Tucker
- Freddy Greene “Street Genie”
- The Martin Luther King, Jr. All-Children’s Choir
- Destiny Hemphill
- Fred Joiner
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More Juneteenth Events in the Triangle
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