GREENSBORO, N.C. — Editor's note: Video attached is a Juneteenth explainer from 2022.
Juneteenth, short for June Nineteenth, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. It's also often observed for celebrating African-American culture.
Juneteenth honors the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African-American holiday. It officially became a federal holiday on June 17 and is now observed on June 19.
Here's a list of Juneteenth events happening in the Triad:
Graham
Sunday, June 18 from 1:00-4:00 pm
For all ages
Free
Bil Cooke Park
Greensboro
Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m.
712 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405
Thursday, June 15 at 7-10 p.m.
The Carolina Theatre
Saturday, June 17 at 12-6 p.m.
Sternberger Park
Saturday, June 17 at 5-11 p.m.
Lebauer Park and Center City Park
Sunday, June 18 at 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Barber Park
Tickets: $10
Sunday, June 18 3-6 p.m.
Van Dyke Performance Space
Monday, June 19 at 11 a.m.
Piedmont Triad Farmers Market
Lexington
Saturday, June 17, 2-9 p.m.
Breeden Insurance Amphitheater
Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday, June 18 at 2 p.m.
A&M Memorial Park
Winston-Salem
Saturday, June 17 at 10:30 a.m.
Bookmarks Bookstore
Know of any Juneteenth events in the area? Let us know at webteam@wfmy.com.
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