Here’s where you can celebrate Juneteenth around Charlotte

Two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, freedom was finally realized for all enslaved people of the United States. This weekend, we celebrate that moment in history. There have been widespread celebrations across the country and in the holiday’s 156-year many events are organized across Charlotte. Check out ways you can celebrate Juneteenth this year in the Queen City.

FRIDAY, JUNE 18

• Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas Drum Circle – Victoria Yards | 5 PM- 9 PM
• Beginner Samba and Beginner Capoeira– The Square at Spirit Square | 7:30 PM-8:30 PM

SATURDAY, JUNE 19

• Juneteenth Freedom and Unity March – Grady Cole Center (301 N. Kings Drive) | Meet @ 9 AM, start marching at 10 AM
• JUNETEENTH JAM (Features live music, interactive dance and poetry) Victoria Yards | 12 PM-8 PM & Nascar Plaza 12 PM-7 PM
• The Met Gala of Durags (Food trucks, contest and music) -Victoria Yards | 12 PM-6 PM
• Durag Hall of Fame – Victoria Yards | 2 PM-8 PM
• Durags Afterdark: Adult Swim – Camp North End | 7 PM- 11 PM

SUNDAY, JUNE 20

• Prayer & History of Juneteeth – House of Africa (Central and Thomas Ave) | 12 PM- 8 PM

 

ALSO READ: The History Of Juneteenth Explained

ALSO READ: Best Black History Docs To Watch For Juneteenth

 

Location information:

The Square at Spirit Square: The corner of 7th and College Streets in Uptown Charlotte.

Victoria Yards: Across the street from Duckworth’s at the corner of N. Tryon St. and 7th St.

Nascar Hall of Fame Plaza: 400 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd. in Uptown Charlotte.

 

 

 

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM AND TWITTER.

 

 

The Latest:

• Rihanna Is Reluctant To Show Off Skin As A Mother: ‘I’m An Evolved Young Lady’
• The Classic 1985 Air Jordan 1 “Bred” To Re-Release In 2025
• Marjorie Taylor Greene Called Out For “Hypocrisy” On Nazis By Maxwell Frost
• Ashley Williams Is Unapologetic As The First Caribbean-American Miss Virginia USA To Win The Title While Rocking Her Natural Mane, And Here’s Why
• Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers Cleared By NFL After Investigation
• TV Hate & Real-Life Love: Ashley Silva Talks Love & Marriage DC
• Authorities Looking For Kanye West After He Allegedly 2-Pieced Man Who Assaulted His Wife
• Kash Doll Unveils The Name Of Her Baby Girl At A Pinktastic Tea Party
• Regina King Does A Style Switch-Up In Shanghai – And We Are Swooning!
• The Inside Scoop on Lucky Daye’s Album ‘HERicane’