Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1863 that everyone in the United States, including those who were enslaved, were granted freedom. The United States has recognized Juneteenth as a federal holiday since 2021, honoring the event each year since on June 19th.
The Charlotte area is commemorating the holiday with a variety of events in and around the city, with cultural music, speeches, food, and readings. Be sure to attend one of the celebrations listed below to remember and learn more about why Juneteenth is so important.
- Saturday, June 13th: Juneteenth Celebration at Belk Tonawanda Park in Monroe, NC from 3:00pm-7:00pm
- Thursday, June 18th: Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinians in Plaza Midwood (Charlotte) from 9:00am-4:00pm
- Thursday, June 18th: Juneteenth Celebration: The Language You Cry In at the Matthews Community Center from 5:00pm-8:30pm
- Friday, June 19th: Juneteenth at the Gantt – The Harvey B. Gantt Center from African American Arts and Culture (all day event)
- Friday, June 19th: Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinians in Plaza Midwood (Charlotte) from 5:00pm-9:00pm
- Friday, June 19th: Juneteenth Celebration in Waxhaw at Downtown Park from 6:00pm-9:00pm
- Friday, June 19th: Juneteenth Celebration in Indian Trail at Crossing Paths Park from 6:00pm-9:00pm
- Friday, June 19th: Lullabies and Life: A Poetic Juneteenth at the Belk Theater from 7:30pm-9:30pm
- Saturday, June 20th: Historic Rosedale Juneteenth Celebration from 12:00pm-3:00pm
- Saturday, June 20th: For the Struggle-7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at West Charlotte High School from 12:00pm-3:00pm
- Saturday, June 20th: Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinians in Plaza Midwood (Charlotte) from 12:00pm-10:00pm
- Sunday, June 21st: Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinians in Plaza Midwood (Charlotte) from 11:00am-8:00pm
