UPDATE: This event has been canceled, due to the expected weather. Dix Park announced the cancellation on Facebook.
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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’s Harvey Hill, 693 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603, on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 2 to 6:30 p.m.
The celebration includes entertainment, family activities, vendors and food.
Admission is free.
Schedule and Entertainment
- 1:55 pm Drummer Opening – Jonathan Olu-Taylor
- 2:00 pm Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 2:25 pm MLK Children’s Choir
- 2:40 pm Violinist – Rev Dr. Tamara Thomas
- 3:00 pm The Occasion “Why We Celebrate” – Earl Ijames
- 3:10 pm NC Association of Black Storytellers
- 3:30 pm New Creation Gospel Singers
- 4:00 pm The Ned Hunter Family
- 4:10 pm The Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club
- 4:15 pm Greater Raleigh Area National Pan-Hellenic Council
- 4:30 pm HBCU Presentation with dance
- 5:10 pm E.B. Palmer Award – Capital City Juneteenth Committee
- 5:15 pm Constance Prince Band
- 6:15 pm Closing Remarks
Hosted in Partnership with St. Paul AME Church and the Capital City Juneteenth Committee. Look for updates and more information on the Facebook event.
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