Free Tunes ‘N Trucks outdoor events in Sunrise offer free concerts and dining options from your favorite food trucks. The popular series runs October through June and rotates through Sunrise parks. Food trucks set up at 6 p.m. Live music is at 7 p.m. and the venues offer free parking. Tunes ‘N Trucks in 2023-24 …
Juneteenth
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 …
Sweet potato pie. Gospel and other live performances. Dancing and lots of other fun for the family. Juneteenth festivities in Pompano include Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Festival. In 2023, the festival is 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. June 17 and entry is free. It’s at Apollo Park, 1580 NW Third Avenue, Pompano Beach 33060. …
Festive Juneteenth events in Broward include entertainment, speakers and fun for kids. Plenty offer free entry. Juneteenth is a federal holiday representing the freedom from slavery in the United States. As per the Smithsonian: On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved …
Juneteenth is a federal holiday marking the emancipation of those who were enslaved in the United States. It is about learning new ways to promote economic empowerment in the Black community and sharing ideas to address racial disparities. It is not only a time for commemorating the end of slavery and honoring Black history, but also a …