Food trucks, fun for youngsters, and vendors are featured at a festive Florida Emancipation Day event at a library in Fort Lauderdale. Florida Emancipation Day reflects the historical proclamation abolishing slavery in Florida.
The Florida Emancipation Day event in Fort Lauderdale in 2023 is 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 20, with free entry and registration is recommended.
The venue is African American Research Library, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale.
Other Freedom events at African-American Library
Food & Entertainment event with a fee
Broward Library offers occasional events for adults that focus on the food and entertainment of a particular region.
Destination Freedom in 2023 is 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. May 19 featuring food and entertainment representing Haiti and America. The events are for ages 21 and older.
Tickets are $15 prior to the event and $20 at the event. Parking and refreshments are included. Register online.
The event is at African American Research Library, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale.
Free Haiti Day event
Free Haiti Flag Day event at Broward Library