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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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 … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebrations in the Triangle in 2025
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration June 19
Celebrate Juneteenth at the fourth annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration. The event takes place at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W Main Street, Carrboro, NC, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. This is a free event. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Juneteenth festivities celebrate Black … [Read more...] about Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration June 19
Juneteenth Urban Zumba Celebration June 19
Alex Lewis is hosting a free Juneteenth Urban Zumba Celebration on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at Fenton Square, 201 Fenton Gateway Drive, Cary, North Carolina. It takes place in front of Paragon Theaters. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or new to Zumba, all are welcome to move to the rhythm of uplifting music, while embracing the history and culture behind this important … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Urban Zumba Celebration June 19
4th of July Reading at Stagville
Stagville State Historic Site, 5828 Old Oxford Highway in Durham, contains the remnants of one of the largest plantations of the pre-Civil War South. The plantation belonged to the Bennehan-Cameron family, whose combined holdings totaled approximately 900 enslaved people and almost 30,000 acres of land by 1860. Stagville offers a view of the past, especially that of its African American … [Read more...] about 4th of July Reading at Stagville
Free Zumba at John Chavis Memorial Park June 24
John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, is hosting Juneteenth Jubilee, a series of free events that celebrate and honor African American culture through history, entertainment, dancing and more. The events take place from Monday, June 10, to Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Find details about these events and more here. Fun Fitness in the ParkMondays from June 10 to … [Read more...] about Free Zumba at John Chavis Memorial Park June 24
Juneteenth at the Nasher Museum of Art June 20
The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is celebrating Juneteenth on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free celebration. Enjoy spoken word artists, a poetry writing workshop, interactive art experiences and more. There will be a cash bar. The Nasher is at 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Parking is free. The museum is closed on Wednesday, June 19, for … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at the Nasher Museum of Art June 20
Juneteenth in JoCo — parade and celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth in JoCo on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The celebration will start with a parade, which will begin at The Alumni Center, 1110 Massey Street, Smithfield, NC, and proceed to the Smith-Collins Park, 909 E. Lee Street. Then, enjoy the cookout and celebration in the park, which features music from DJ Sham Rock. This celebration is from 3 to 6 p.m. … [Read more...] about Juneteenth in JoCo — parade and celebration
Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts June 19
The North Carolina Public Defender's Association and the NCCU School of Law Social Justice and Racial Equity Institute are planning an event to commemorate Juneteenth. Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts takes place Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., at NCCU New Student Center, 500 Nelson Street, Durham, NC. The event is free and open to all. RSVP here. Guest … [Read more...] about Honoring Juneteenth In Our Courts June 19
Party in the Park: Juneteenth Celebration at RTP
Research Triangle Park is hosting Party in the Park: A Celebration of Juneteenth, on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 12 to 2 p.m. It will take place at The Hub RTP Experience Center (XPC), 300 Park Offices Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC. At this free outdoor event, there will be a live DJ, food trucks, and giant lawn games. The first 150 guests will receive a free RTP picnic blanket and … [Read more...] about Party in the Park: Juneteenth Celebration at RTP
