LIST: Juneteenth celebrations in the Jacksonville area

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Juneteenth, otherwise known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Jubilee Day, celebrates the freedom of enslaved African Americans in America.

The holiday is celebrated annually in the United States and is on the anniversary of the Union Army’s proclamation of freedom from slavery in Texas, June 19, 1865.

There will be festivities all around the country this weekend to honor the 156th year of freedom from slavery.

To help you and your family celebrate Black Independence Day, we’ve compiled a list of events happening in the Jacksonville area below.

Juneteenth Events on Saturday, June 19

United Era’s Juneteenth Festival

Henry J. Klutho Park - 204 West 3rd St. Jacksonville, FL 32206
From 3p.m. - 9 p.m.
Live performances, kids play park, food trucks, and dancing under the stars
For more information or to register, click here.

Juneteenth “Freedom to Elevate” Cultural Festival

Willie Galimore Community Center | St. Augustine
From 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Shop Black-owned businesses, artists market, live music, food trucks, and much more.
Find more information here.

Juneteenth: A Celebration presented by The Melanin Market

The Melanin Market - 822 A Philip Randolph Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32206
From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Shop Black-owned businesses, live music, and activities for kids.
Click here for more information.

St. Augustine Music Festival: Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre - 1340C A1A South St. Augustine, FL 32080
From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The event is free, however, ticket reservations are required.
For registration, click here. For more event details, click here.

Dr. MLK Foundation Inc., Freedom Walk Parade & Juneteenth Festival

The Ritz Theatre - 829 N. Davis St.
The parade starts at 8 a.m. The Festival begins after the parade at Ritz Theatre.
Community performances, musical entertainment, family-friendly activities, and workshops.
Click here for more information on the Freedom Walk Parade. For more on the festival, click here.

2nd Annual Juneteenth Jump-Off

516 S 10th St., Fernandina Beach, 32034
From 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Music, games, performances, and vendors.
For more information, click here.

Black-ISH The ALL Black Affair

XO Lounge - 3535 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Starts at 9 p.m.
Black entertainment includes live entertainment and a D.J., and local Black vendors.
For more information or to RSVP, click here. RSVP required

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