Juneteenth Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025

Juneteenth is a celebration that commemorates the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States.

It marks the day, June 19th, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African–Americans in Texas.

It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to enslaved people, and freedom is still a process. Some of the Juneteenth events are calls to action, and all encourage community involvement.

We are listing Juneteenth Celebrations in the Triangle, including festivals, concerts, panel discussions, cookouts and more.

Day by Day List of Juneteenth Events in the Triangle