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Juneteenth is a federal holiday representing freedom from slavery in the United States. In Broward, Juneteenth events are various dates, and plenty offer free entry.
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In 2025, Juneteenth events in Broward include
Pompano Beach
Juneteenth Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Festival is 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14, and entry is free. The venue is Apollo Park, 1580 NW Third Avenue, Pompano Beach 33060.
The event includes old-fashioned games, face painting, food vendors, fashion show, dance, historical displays performances including singer Kennadi Nikol, Delt the DJ, Dottie Kelly, Ashanti dance troupe, Julius Sanna & Positively Africa, and others
Fort Lauderdale
Juneteenth in Fort Lauderdale is 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14 with performances, food vendors, bounce houses, kids zone, vendors and art.
The venue is Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale 33311.
Plantation
Plantation Historical Museum is featuring a Juneteenth event 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14 with Motown karaoke and kids art activities. Entry is free.
Plantation Historical Museum, 954-797-2722, is at 511 N. Fig Tree Lane, Plantation 33317. Parking is free.
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Tamarac
Juneteenth Freedom Festival is 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14 featuring Lavie, Valerie Tyson Band, live art presentation, and vendors offering food for purchase. The festival is at Tamarac Sports, 9901 NW 77th Street.
Deerfield Beach
Rides, a Kids Zone and live entertainment including a drum line are featured at a Juneteenth festival 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. June 14 in Deerfield Beach.
The event is at the recreation building at 445 SW Second St., Deerfield Beach 33441.
The event includes
- food trucks
- rides
- Art exhibit from DFB Historical Society
- live art
- Deerfield Beach High School drum line
- Trayon Gaskins
- Mickey Platt
- Reaxtion Band
- Ashanti Cultural Performance
Hollywood
Things to do & entertainment are featured at Juneteenth festivities 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at MLK Jr. Recreation in Hollywood. Entry is free. The venue is at 2400 Charleston St., Hollywood.
Coconut Creek
Juneteenth festivities are 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, June 14, with free entry. The event includes food vendors and entertainment by O-Town Motown and African drummers and dancers.Bring blankets or portable seats. No pets, please. The venue is outside at City Hall, 4800 West Copans Road, Coconut Creek 33063.
Fort Lauderdale
The African-American Library in Fort Lauderdale is hosting a Juneteenth event with a violin performance and violin workshop 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 18 and entry is free. Register online. The event includes outdoor games. The library is at 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33311
Miramar
Juneteenth Family Day is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thursday, June 19, in Miramar. The Juneteenth event includes hands-on workshops, African art exhibit and a step show. Food vendors are at the event and The Little Library offers free books while supplies last. Pick up a ticket for a free book at the registration tent. The event is at City Hall Plaza, 2300 Civic Center Place. Parking is free.
Hollywood
Juneteenth Parade & Festival is 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. June 19 in Hollywood.
The parade is at 10 a.m. Pembroke Road to 56th Avenue, north to Washington Street, east to 52nd Avenue and south to Washington Park.
The festival is at Washington Park with entertainment, vehicle show, food trucks and other vendors, 5199 Pembroke Road, Hollywood 33020.
Hallandale Beach
Juneteenth Freedom Festival is 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. June 19 and entry is free.
The venue is MLK Jr. Park, 609 NW 6th Ave, Hallandale Beach 33009
Information is available on Facebook.
Sunrise
Tunes & Trucks Friday, June 20 is featuring a Juneteenth vibe. Food trucks are offered at 6 p.m., and entertainment is at 7 p.m. with Valerie Tyson Band.
Entry and parking are free. Lawn seats and blankets are recommended.
The festivities are at City Park, 6600 Sunset Strip.
Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines is offering a Juneteenth event 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. June 20 with presentations, vendors, food, art, panel discussions and live entertainment. The venue is City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines 33025. Entry is free.
Coral Springs
Entertainment featuring a DJ, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Tenille Brown is featured at a Juneteenth event 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. June 20 with refreshments. The event includes a kids activity area. The venue is
Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs 33065.
African Diaspora market in Pompano Beach. Photo/Pompano Beach Arts
Pompano Beach
The African Diaspora market event in Pompano Beach features fashion, yoga, performers, art, writing workshop and food trucks. The event is 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. June 21 and entry is free.
The venue
Ali cultural center
353 MLK Jr. Boulevard, Pompano Beach 33060
African Diaspora market in Pompano Beach. Photo/Pompano Beach Arts
Lauderhill
Food trucks, entertainment, a kids zone and vendors are included at the Juneteenth event 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22, and entry is free.
The party is at Lauderhill Performing Arts, 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill 33311.
Event with a fee
Juneteenth event for adults at the African American Library is 6 p.m. June 20 with entertainment, Southern food, dancing and poetry in Fort Lauderdale. The fee is $35 and the event is for ages 21 and older. Tickets are online.
The African American Library is at 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33311
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