The first annual Juneteenth Jubilee Parade will take place on Saturday, June 25th, 2022, at 10 a.m. It starts at East Street and Morson Street and ends at John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Raleigh. View this map to see the exact ending location. The Grand Marshal of the parade is Dr. Frank Fields, a businessman and educator who is a community steward and wellness … [Read more...] about 1st Annual Raleigh Juneteenth Jubilee Parade June 25
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Juneteenth celebrations before North Carolina FC and North Carolina Courage games
Both North Carolina Football Club and North Carolina Courage have home games on Juneteenth weekend. North Carolina Football Club plays Charlotte Independence on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, at 7 p.m. North Carolina Courage plays Houston Dash on Sunday, June 19th, 2022, at 5 p.m. Before each game, at WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Drive, Cary, there will be Juneteenth celebration. … [Read more...] about Juneteenth celebrations before North Carolina FC and North Carolina Courage games
Oberlin Village Heritage 5K and Pop-Up Museum for Juneteenth
The Friends of Oberlin Village are presenting the 1st Annual Oberlin Village Heritage 5K Run/Walk and Pop-Up Museum on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, at Harvey Hill at Dix Park. The funds raised will help support Friends of Oberlin Village in raising public awareness and preserving Oberlin's rich history, contributions and achievements. Oberlin Village is the only known surviving freedman's … [Read more...] about Oberlin Village Heritage 5K and Pop-Up Museum for Juneteenth
Black Music Month and Juneteenth Celebrations at Johnston Community College
Celebrate Black Music Appreciation Month and Juneteenth at two free events in Smithfield, North Carolina. Black Music Appreciation Month Juneteenth Celebration Black Music Appreciation Month & Juneteenth Celebration at Johnston Community CollegeFriday, June 17th, 20226 p.m.Johnston Community College Learning Resource Center245 College Road, Smithfield, NCFree Enjoy live music, … [Read more...] about Black Music Month and Juneteenth Celebrations at Johnston Community College
Father’s Day and Juneteenth Play Date at Motorco with Pierce Freelon, Jeghetto, and more…
Celebrate the release of Pierce Freelon's new children's picture book, "Daddy Daughter Day," at a fun event at Motorco, 723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham. This family event will include music, puppetry, activities and games, and more. A Father's Day X Juneteenth Play Date takes place on Saturday, June 18th, 2022, at 1 p.m., and will be a celebration of both Juneteenth and Father's … [Read more...] about Father’s Day and Juneteenth Play Date at Motorco with Pierce Freelon, Jeghetto, and more…
Sacrifices and Celebration — a Juneteenth Presentation with Spirit Freedom in Hillsborough
Spirit Freedom, the Orange County Historical Museum and the Northern Orange NAACP are presenting Sacrifices and Celebration -- a Juneteenth Presentation. This free event will take place Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, 102 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough. Free and open to the public, attendees will explore the trauma, struggle, and triumph and … [Read more...] about Sacrifices and Celebration — a Juneteenth Presentation with Spirit Freedom in Hillsborough
Heels Hoof & Wheels Explosion Juneteenth Parade and Celebration in Zebulon
Todd's LLC, a family business in Zebulon that presents unique cultural experiences, is presenting the first annual Heels Hoof & Wheels Explosion Juneteenth Parade in Downtown Zebulon. The parade takes place Saturday, June 18th, 2022, at 1 p.m. The parade route goes along Arendell Avenue, Sycamore Street, Wakefield Street, ending on Barbee Street. One of the highlights of the parade … [Read more...] about Heels Hoof & Wheels Explosion Juneteenth Parade and Celebration in Zebulon
Exceptional Measures — Celebrating Juneteenth at Carolina Theatre June 15
Durham County Library is presenting a free event, Exceptional Measures -- Celebrating Juneteenth, on June 15th, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., at Carolina Theatre, 309 W Morgan Street, Durham. Experience the exceptional measures found in the artists' poem stanzas, song lyrics, music, and dance as we recognize the connection each has to the history behind celebrating Juneteenth. Remember and … [Read more...] about Exceptional Measures — Celebrating Juneteenth at Carolina Theatre June 15
Free Juneteenth poetry workshops for teens in Durham
Durham Parks and Recreation's Cultural Heritage Programs Unit is hosting two poetry workshops for teens (ages 13-18) to celebrate Juneteenth. These are free events, but pre-registration is required. They take place Saturday, June 18th, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Leigh Farm Park, 370 Leigh Farm Road, Durham. Join local poet, Kian Furnace, and Cultural … [Read more...] about Free Juneteenth poetry workshops for teens in Durham
The Cookout — A Celebration in Honor of Juneteenth, with pro wrestling, music and more
The North Carolina Poor People's Campaign Cultural Arts Committee is presenting The Cookout -- A Celebration in Honor of Juneteenth on Saturday, June 26th, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The Unity Center of Peace, 8800 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill. The event will include special presentations about Juneteenth and its history, face painting, art exhibitions, dance performances, a Black … [Read more...] about The Cookout — A Celebration in Honor of Juneteenth, with pro wrestling, music and more
