On June 19, 2026, Start Third Friday Durham out at CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran Street, Durham, North Carolina. The festivities start with the raising of the Juneteenth flag with Spectacular Magazine at 5:30 p.m. Then Pierce Freelon and friends will present Family Fest from 6 to 9 p.m. This special event features performances, music, puppets, crafts, and a hands-on beat making lab for kids and … [Read more...] about Third Friday in Downtown Durham June 19 includes Pierce Freelon’s Family Fest at CCB Plaza
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Juneteenth Film Screening at the Nasher Museum of Art June 18
The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is hosting a Juneteenth Film Screening on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event, but registration is required. The Nasher will show the film BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions. Adapted from Kahlil Joseph’s renowned video art installation, BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions is a distinctive cinematic experience that mirrors the sonic … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Film Screening at the Nasher Museum of Art June 18
Orange County Juneteenth Celebrations June 12
Orange County, North Carolina, is celebrating Juneteenth in 2026 with two events in Hillsborough, North Carolina. These events are free to attend. Learn about the events. Opening Ceremony Opening Ceremony: Honoring the Fight for FreedomFriday, June 12, 202610 to 11:30 a.m.David Price Farmers' Market150 E Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NCFree (register at above link) Highlights: Evening Block … [Read more...] about Orange County Juneteenth Celebrations June 12
Juneteenth at the Pines in Raleigh June 11: Music, food trucks, photo ops, kids’ zone, more…
Celebrate Juneteenth at Carolina Pines Park, 2305 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, North Carolina, Thursday, June 11, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:45 p.m.) In partnership with the Human Relations Commissions, this exciting community event will feature musical performances, line dancing, sing-a-longs, and more. This is a FREE event. What’s Happening Kidz Zone (Ages 5 - … [Read more...] about Juneteenth at the Pines in Raleigh June 11: Music, food trucks, photo ops, kids’ zone, more…
N.C. Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony in Durham June 1
North Carolina’s 2026 Juneteenth observance will kick off with the Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony on Monday, June 1st, 2026. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Durham County Courthouse, 510 S. Dillard Street, Durham, North Carolina. More details were announced on Durham County Government's Facebook page. The 21st Annual NC Juneteenth Celebration will include remarks from … [Read more...] about N.C. Official Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony in Durham June 1
Juneteenth Vendor Market Expo June 29
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
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
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
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
Juneteenth Celebration in Wake Forest — Community Gathering, Festival, more…
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. 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 … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration in Wake Forest — Community Gathering, Festival, more…
