GREENSBORO, N.C. — Juneteenth, short for June Nineteenth, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. It's also often observed for celebrating African-American culture.
Juneteenth honors the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African-American holiday. It officially became a federal holiday on June 17 and is now observed on June 19.
Here's a list of what is happening in the Triad in honor of Juneteenth:
Burlington's Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Friday, June 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
North Park
The event is free.
There will be live music, kids' activities, and giveaways from local, Black-owned businesses.
Music will be provided by Rodney Milton of RMJ Movement with live performances from Balanced Composition Performing Arts, Jae Emanuel, LaMoves Afro-Blendz, and North Park's Soul Line Dancing group.
Bridge of Unity Second Annual Juneteenth Festival
Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
257 Standard Street in Elkin, NC
The event is free.
There will be over 40 vendors, food trucks, a BBQ cook-off, and live music provided by Retro Punkz from New Orleans.
Juneteenth Celebration in Kernersville
Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
152 S. Main Street
The event is free.
There will be local church choir groups, guest speakers, and free lunch to the first 500 guests.
Juneteenth Vendor Market
Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bethel AME Church
Tickets are available, here.
Juneteenth Pop Up Event
Saturday, June 18 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Momentum Venue
Tickets are available, here.
Juneteenth Black Food Truck Festival: Family Reunion Edition
Saturday, June 18 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
LeBauer Park @ Downtown Greensboro Parks, Inc.
Support Black owned, local, and food trucks.
Juneteenth Gospel Superfest: Interfaith Celebration
Sunday, June 19 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Barber Park
Black Pearls Jam
Sunday, June 19 at 6 p.m.
The Continental Club
The first annual Black Pearls Jam is a celebration to commemorate Juneteenth.
The Black Pearls Society is a sisterhood created to nurture, train, and sustain the culture of the strong Black woman in generations of women of all ages.
This is an intimate R&B experience inclusive of both local and international artists such as four-time Grammy nominee, Eric Benet, and the legendary, FutureBandDC.
This is an outdoor event, rain or shine. Food trucks will be available, as well as a cash bar.
More information can be found, here.
Triad Cultural Arts Juneteenth Festival Winston-Salem
The 2022 Triad Cultural Arts Juneteenth Festival will be a hybrid event, held both in-person and online. The in-person event will take place at Innovation Quarter, Biotech Place in Winston-Salem from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Bailey Park from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The event will include guest speakers, music, food trucks, merchandise vendors, COVID-19 vaccines and more!
Parts of the festival will also be available to experience virtually on the Triad Cultural Arts Facebook Page and YouTube channel. Visit the Triad Cultural Arts website to learn more.
Juneteenth: A Day of Celebration and Remembrance Online
Join the City of Greensboro for a day of virtual programming celebrating Black freedom and history in the Triad.
Visit this website for a complete schedule and click here for details about the virtual events!
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