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Celebrate Juneteenth Events
June 15th, 2023
Juneteenth is approaching and there are many exciting opportunities to commemorate this significant occasion. See below for some of the many events taking place. These events will serve as a platform to honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and foster a deeper understanding of Juneteenth’s historical importance.
Friday, June 16th
Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story Play Performance | 7-9PM | Hosted by Minnesota Humanities Center at Breck School
Saturday, June 17th
AALF Sponsored Event: Juneteenth Minnesota – A Family Celebration at Allianz Field| 12-4PM | Allianz Field | All ages activities, live music, market, games
University of Minnesota, The Art of Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration |
12-6PM | UROC | Commemorative march, live music, food, art, all ages activities
Northside Juneteenth Community Celebration 2023! | 11-3PM | Sanctuary Covenant Church | All ages games and activities, live music, food, art
Black Bodies in Motion: The Ultimate Expression of Freedom | 12-3PM | Midtown Global Market Cultural Wellness Center | Live music, yoga, pilates, Zumba
City of Richfield Juneteenth Celebration | 11:30-4PM | Veterans Park | Freedom walk, food, live performances and guest speakers
Monday, June 19th (Juneteenth)
Soul Of The Southside 2023 Juneteenth Festival| 1-8PM | Under The Canopy at The Hook and Ladder Theater | Music, art, food and live performances
Juneteenth Jam Celebration at Graze Provisions + Libations| 4-8PM |Live music, BBQ and fish fry cookout provided by Soul Bowl
Juneteenth Minnesota Festival | 12PM-1AM | West Broadway & Bar Zia | Parade, rally, festival, live music
City of Bloomington Juneteenth Celebration |11-4PM | Kennedy High School | Live performances, market, food trucks
City of Edina Juneteenth Celebration | 4-8PM | Centennial Lakes Park | Children’s activities, live music, food trucks
Saturday, June 24th
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom Family Concert | 2PM | Hosted by Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall