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 20, 2026, from 2 to 6:30 p.m.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy entertainment, kids activities, vendors and food at this community celebration presented by the Capital City Juneteenth Committee, City of Raleigh, and Dix Park Conservancy.
Admission is free.
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Speakers and Entertainment
- India Williams singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
- Earl James from the NC History Museum
- HBCU Line Dancing Demo
- Dynamic Diamonds Dance Team
- Desi Campbell, Genealogist
- The Ned Hunter Family
- MS. Constance Prince
- The Pan-Hellenic Council
- Beverly Burnette, NC Association of Black Storytellers
- Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club
- The Capital City Juneteenth Committee
- Kimberly Michelle
Vendors and Activities
- 7 Cutz Above
- BallHERS Choice
- Belle’s Better Butter
- Clever Casual Creations LLC
- Darkness Rising
- Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum
- Duffy Moons Crafts
- GEMTHROPOLOGY
- GlassAct96
- Hunter Family Tents
- Lavish Soap Box
- Mona’s Ark
- Motherland Authentic LLC
- NAACP Raleigh-Apex Branch
- NC Courage
- Paint Savvy
- Piipe Flowers
- Raleigh Rockers
- Social Psychology, Anti-Racism, and Culture Lab (SPARCL) at Duke University’s Psychology and Neuroscience Department
- Syneos Health Black Employee Resource Group
- Vire Jewelry
- Wake County Board of Elections
Look for updates and more information on the Facebook event.
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