The Town of Wake Forest is presenting a two-day Juneteenth celebration for the whole family, on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, 2025.
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Friday, June 20
A Community Gathering at Taylor Street Park, 416 N Taylor Street, Wake Forest, will take place from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy giveaways, Jay’s Italian Ice, arts and crafts and more. The sprayground will be open.
Saturday, June 21
Walking Parade
10 a.m.
Hope House, 334 N. Allen Road
The Juneteenth festivities resume Saturday, June 15, at 10 a.m. with a walking parade from Hope House, 334 N. Allen Road, to the Dubois Center, 518 N. Franklin St. The parade lineup begins at 9 a.m. at the corner of East Pine Avenue and North Allen Road.
Freedom Historical Walk & History of DuBois
11 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
The Dubois Center, 518 N. Franklin St.
The walking parade will be followed by a Freedom Historical Walk that begins and ends at The Dubois Center. Anyone wishing to participate is encouraged to assemble at 10:35 a.m. to begin the Freedom Historical Walk which will conclude with a “History of DuBois” presentation.
Festival, Food & Fun
1 to 5 p.m.
The Dubois Center, 518 N. Franklin St.
The afternoon activities will feature a festival with booths, DJ, local dance groups, food, and fun! Train ride for kids, vendor and more.
Ailey Young House Tours
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Ailey Young House, 400 N. White St.
The Northeast Community Coalition and the Town of Wake Forest will open the historic Ailey Young House to visitors on Saturday, June 21, from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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More Juneteenth Events in the Triangle
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