Celebrate Juneteenth at a Black-Owned Vendor Market Expo on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Midtown, 2805 Highwoods Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop from 25+ Black-owned businesses. Then, from 6 to 9 p.m., there will be a social mixer and night vendor pop-up market, including a Spades tournament. The cost for the evening … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Vendor Market Expo June 29
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Franklinton Independence Day Celebration June 28
The Franklinton Independence Day Celebration takes place Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Franklinton Middle School Football Field, 224 Rams Way, Franklinton, North Carolina. Enjoy live music from The Phoebes, food trucks, family fun and fireworks. Plenty of kids' games, dancing and fun. No alcohol, smoking, pets, personal fireworks or weapons are allowed. … [Read more...] about Franklinton Independence Day Celebration June 28
Fourth of July Celebration with Preservation Chapel Hill
Preservation Chapel Hill is hosting a Fourth of July Celebration on Friday, July 4th, 2025. The free event takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. on the Horace Williams House Grounds, 610 East Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC. Admission is free, but donations are welcome and greatly appreciated. Your contributions will support our mission to preserve and protect the historic buildings and neighborhoods … [Read more...] about Fourth of July Celebration with Preservation Chapel Hill
The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21
The Boulder Garden, at 328 Roney Street, Durham, North Carolina, is a bouldering gym that combines bouldering, art, community building and environmental activism. The gym includes over 2,000 square feet of climbing terrain, a top-out section and outdoor event space. The Boulder Garden is celebrating solstice with a Garden Solstice Festival on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. … [Read more...] about The Boulder Garden Solstice Festival June 21
Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration June 19 and 21
The Town of Zebulon is celebrating Juneteenth in 2025 with two free events at Zebulon Community Center and Park. Juneteenth KickoffThursday, June 19, 20257 to 9 p.m.Zebulon Community Center301 S Arendell Avenue, Zebulon, North Carolina Local performers, music, kids' activities and educational experiences. Juneteenth CelebrationSaturday, June 21, 20254 to 7:30 p.m.Zebulon Community Park401 S … [Read more...] about Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration June 19 and 21
Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park
The inaugural Juneteenth celebration at Latta University Historic Park, 1001 Parker Street, Raleigh, NC, will take place Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a free event for all ages. Enjoy a celebratory Juneteenth festival with live storytelling, musical performances, food trucks, and crafts for kids in a historic park honoring African American freedom and … [Read more...] about Inaugural Juneteenth Celebration at Latta University Historic Park
Bragtown Juneteenth Celebration June 21
The Bragtown Community Association is presenting the Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Lakeview Park, 3500 Dearborn Drive, Durham, NC. Look for more information on the Bragtown Community Association Facebook page. The celebration will include: … [Read more...] about Bragtown Juneteenth Celebration June 21
20th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration June 21
The 19th annual North Carolina Juneteenth Celebration will take place Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the NCCU Latham Surface Lot, 705 E Lawson Street, Durham, North Carolina. Juneteenth marks the day, June 19, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African–Americans in Texas. The festival takes place from 1 to 8 … [Read more...] about 20th Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration June 21
Garner Juneteenth Celebration June 21
The Town of Garner is presenting the Garner Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at Garner Performing Arts Center, 742 W Garner Road, Garner, NC. Admission is free. The event will feature: … [Read more...] about Garner Juneteenth Celebration June 21
Juneteenth Celebration, Parade and Cookout in Smithfield
Celebrate Juneteenth in Smithfield, North Carolina, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is a free event in memory of Marlon Lee. Line up at 10 a.m. at the Johnston Alumni Center, 1110 Massey Street, Smithfield, NC, for a parade, which will end at Smith-Collins Park, 909 East Lee Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. At the park, enjoy a cookout, music entertainment, Greek … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration, Parade and Cookout in Smithfield