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What is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth celebrations date back to 1865, when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached the most remote areas of the United States more than two years after it became law. While most Juneteenth celebrations have been local traditions, national conversations around racial equity and social justice have made Juneteenth observations more popular.

 

In the last several years, many states and municipalities have even declared official Juneteenth holidays, as Miami-Dade County did in 2021. In April 2021, North Miami Beach became the first city in Miami-Dade County to declare Juneteenth to be an official municipal holiday, making it a paid holiday for its employees, with South Miami soon following suit.

2023 Juneteenth celebration details

FRIDAY 6/9 -7PM - 10PM

Irie Beats and Vibez  Music Jam Session at The ARC in Opa-Locka

SATURDAY 6/17 - ART EXHIBIT OPENING

10 AM -Flash Points Gallery Talk 

11 AM  -Jazz Brunch with the Arts with Jazz Artist with Leesa Richards

SATURDAY 6/17  -2 PM - 7 PM

The Juneteenth Community Festival

FRIDAY 6/23 -7 PM - 10 PM

Heavy Beatz and Drops Hip-Hop Jam Session at The ARC in Opa-Locka

All events are FREE to the public. 

2023 Juneteenth Community Festival 

2023 Juneteenth Community Festival 
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At The ARC

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PARTNER WITH US

Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring our festivities for 2023?

Volunteers

Volunteers are needed for 2023.

2023 Partners

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