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
- Wednesday, June 19, 6-7 p.m.
- 1100 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach
- Free
- Click here to RSVP
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
- Saturday, June 15, 1-5 p.m.
- FIU Dotson Family Pavilion, 11200 SW 8 St., Miami
- Free
- Click here to register
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
- Wednesday, June 19, 4-7 p.m.
- Barry University, 11300 NE 2 Ave., Miami Shores
- Free
- Click here for more information
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
- Wednesday, June 19, 6-11 p.m.
- The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach
- Free
- Click here for more info and to RSVP
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.
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