Juneteenth events offer opportunity
for reflection, commemoration, and celebration

A variety of marches, gatherings, performances and festivals

will be taking place throughout the greater metro this coming week 

See below to view our curated shortlist of events

and join us at the African American Leadership Forum

in celebrating this momentous national holiday

 

Overview: Minneapolis Events | St. Paul Events

 

Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story Play Performance | 7-9PM | Hosted by Minnesota Humanities Center at Breck School

 

AALF Sponsored Event: Juneteenth Minnesota - A Family Celebration at Allianz Field | 12-4PM | Allianz Field | All ages activities, live music, market, games

 

University of Minnesota, The Art of Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration |

12-6PM | UROC | Commemorative march, live music, food, art, all ages activities

 

 

Northside Juneteenth Community Celebration 2023! | 11-3PM | Sanctuary Covenant Church | All ages games and activities, live music, food, art

 

Black Bodies in Motion: The Ultimate Expression of Freedom | 12-3PM | Midtown Global Market Cultural Wellness Center | Live music, yoga, pilates, Zumba

 

City of Richfield Juneteenth Celebration | 11:30-4PM | Veterans Park | Freedom walk, food, live performances and guest speakers

 

Soul Of The Southside 2023 Juneteenth Festival | 1-8PM | Under The Canopy at The Hook and Ladder Theater | Music, art, food and live performances

 

Juneteenth Jam Celebration at Graze Provisions + Libations | 4-8PM |Live music, BBQ and fish fry cookout provided by Soul Bowl

 

Juneteenth Minnesota Festival | 12PM-1AM | West Broadway & Bar Zia | Parade, rally, festival, live music

 

City of Bloomington Juneteenth Celebration |11-4PM | Kennedy High School | Live performances, market, food trucks 

 

City of Edina Juneteenth Celebration | 4-8PM | Centennial Lakes Park | Children's activities, live music, food trucks

 

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom Family Concert | 2PM | Hosted by Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall

This coming Monday, June 19th marks the Juneteenth holiday,
also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day”

Learn more about this important event in United States history
courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society and Dr. Yohuru Williams

 

Originating in 1865, the date commemorates the end of slavery and the

Civil War within the United States. Upon the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, Union Major General Granger and his troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation; originally written into law by President Abraham Lincoln more than two years prior.

Today, celebrations take the form of family gatherings as well as city-wide events to reconnect with our communities while honoring this important moment in history

 

This past February, Juneteenth was established as an

official state holiday by Governor Tim Walz