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Juneteenth events in Miami-Dade

June 19, or Juneteenth, as it is known, is a day that recognizes the end of slavery and celebrates the culture and achievements of African-Americans.

It marks the day in 1865 when the Emancipation Proclamation – which had been issued more than two years earlier – was finally read to enslaved African-Americans in Texas. Many groups in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are planning events to celebrate Juneteenth.

2024 MIAMI-DADE JUNETEENTH EVENTS

Juneteenth Day of Freedom City of Miami Beach

Celebration of the achievements of the black community with the all-black dance troupe Peter London Global Dance Company performing “Miami Dance Heat Wave.”

North Miami Juneteenth Festival 

  • Tuesday, June 18, 6-10 p.m. and Wednesday, June 19 noon to 9 p.m.
  • Griffing Center, 12220 Griffing Blvd., North Miami
  • Free
  • Click here to register

Live music, family fun zone, artisan marketplace, food and Juneteenth-themed photo booth

FIU Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration

Live performances, artisan vendors, dancers, food trucks, raffles and a Tripping Animals Lounge for ages 21 and over at the Frost Museum on campus.

Uhuru: Liberation through Education and Cultural Creativity

Celebrate Juneteenth learning about its significance through art, poetry and music.

The Harden Project performs at The Betsy Hotel on June 19.

Jazz for Juneteenth

Performance by The Harden Project, featuring John Harden on piano and Ja'Nia Harden on vocals.

Juneteenth Beach Bash Celebration

  • Saturday, June 22, noon to 4 p.m.
  • Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Dr., Key Biscayne
  • $10 per vehicle
  • Click here to RSVP

Food and beverage for purchase, arts & crafts, kids' fun zone, live music and an education center. 

Juneteenth at Historic D.A. Dorsey House

  • Wednesday, June 19, 1-8 p.m.
  • Dana A. Dorsey House, 250 NW 9 St., Miami
  • Free
  • Click here to RSVP

Live music by DJ Mack, art activities featuring a community art mural, live performance by King Tetrus, live drum circle, kids stuff including a mobile library and storytime with children's authors Michael Woodward and Modelo Brown, book giveaways and food for purchase from Reeds Seafood and Mr. Frosty305.

Juneteenth Emancipation Exposition

  • Saturday, June 15, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • City of Homestead City Hall, 100 NE Civic Court, Homestead
  • Free
  • Click here to register

This free event features plant-based African American and Caribbean dishes created by talented chefs from across the nation, activities for children, live entertainment and more.

A Day of Services – Juneteenth 

  • Wednesday, June 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • North Miami Beach City Hall, 17011 NE 19 Ave., North Miami Beach
  • Free

Community services including clemency info, sealing and expunging criminal records, voter registration, tenant services and family legal advice.

North Miami Beach Juneteenth Celebration 

  • Saturday, June 15, 6-9 p.m.
  • Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater, North Miami Beach
  • Free

Celebrate unity on Juneteenth with live music by Kool & The Gang tribute band Let's Groove Tonight, support black-owned businesses in the vendor market and more fun.

Juneteenth events in Broward 

Juneteenth events in Palm Beach 

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Josie Gulliksen is a freelance writer and major arts advocate and enthusiast who loves everything cultural and is excited to live in such a thriving community as Miami. A Miami native, aside from Miami on the Cheap, she currently writes for Artburst Miami and contributes to Edible South FL and Miami Media Group. She has contributed to Miami.com, Biscayne Times and Miami New Times. She worked for nearly a decade at Miami Today as Calendar Editor and arts writer and then worked for 13 years in public relations. She has her own blog Scene Around South FL at josiegulliksen.com

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