Posted by: 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.
2025 MIAMI-DADE JUNETEENTH EVENTS
Juneteenth Day of Freedom City of Miami Beach
- Thursday, June 19 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Euclid Oval at 1100 Lincoln Road.
Sixth annual Juneteenth celebration to honor the contributions of Black Americans while remembering the emancipation of those who had been enslaved. This year’s event will feature “A Journey of Divine Souls: A Celebration of Improvisation and Innovation,” a concept and production by the Peter London Global Dance Company in partnership with the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District. RSVP here.
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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