Juneteenth is this Saturday, June 19th, and there are community events and popping up all around Central Florida. We’ve gathered this handy list of 13 events that caught our attention for you to scroll through and choose your favorite ones – because what’s more of a reason to celebrate than marking the end of slavery in the United States?
Plus, it looks like President Biden is poised to sign a bill that will recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
Central Florida JUNETEENTH Street Festival Celebration
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Town of Eatonville, 307 E. Kennedy Boulevard
Eatonville, FL United States + Google Map
FREE
Join us as we celebrate JUNETEENTH in the historic town of Eatonville, with music, food, and friends.
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Black Friday Orlando – Juneteenth 2021
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Church Street
Orlando, FL United States
WE’RE BACK for another year of celebrating Juneteenth by putting money in the hands of Black Owned Businesses! This Juneteenth weekend, we’re kicking things off by bringing Orlando back together! Join us for a day of celebrating Black Excellence through exploring all of the Black Owned Businesses our city has to offer black Friday is a Scavenger Hunt + City Skip Day.
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elebrate Freedom: Juneteenth at the Wells’ Built
6-8 p.m.
Wells’ Built Museum of African American History and Culture,
511 W South St, Orlando, FL 32805 United States + Google Map
$10
Join us at the Wells’ Built Museum of African American History & Culture, as we celebrate our Freedom Day with an evening of spoken word. This event serves as a vehicle to amplify Black voices in our community and their artistry, with intentions to create deeper threads of connection.
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Friday Night R & B Live Juneteenth Weekend Special Edition
9 p.m.
Bronze Kingdom Museum, 6464 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819 United States
Come kick start the Juneteenth Weekend off at the all new Friday Night R & B Live, an evening of grown and sophisticated vibes with Live R&B music, live performance by our house band April Brown Music & the Rose Gold Band plus a special guest performance by R&B sensation Tracey Phipps.
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Sol Cafe at Ember – The Black Out – Juneteenth Celebration
10 p.m.
Ember, 42 West Central Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32801 United States
The premier R&B party everyone has been waiting for is back…but we are taking over Ember! As Sol Cafe returns, safety is our number 1 priority.
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Juneteenth Celebration In Historic Hannibal Square
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States + Google Map
FREE
In commemoration of “Juneteenth,” the Hannibal Square Heritage Center, Winter Park Public Library, and Winter Park Parks and Recreation Department are hosting the sixth annual “Juneteenth Celebration: Knowing, Remembering and Shifting The Narrative.”
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Juneteenth on Sanford Avenue
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Downtown Sanford, Florida
Sanford, FL 32771 United States + Google Map
FREE
There will be a street closure for the block of Sanford Avenue between 6th and 5th street and 5th street closed for Juneteenth Live performances & Cook-Off!
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Juneteenth in the Preserve
Noon-5 p.m.
Stonegate Drive, Stonegate Drive
Ocoee, FL 34761 United States
Come join us as we celebrate freedom, families, and heritage for Juneteenth in The Preserve. We will have lots of free fun, music, and activities for the kids.
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Juneteenth Jamboree
Noon-4 p.m.
Mt. Dora, FL, 1412 N. Grandview St.
Mount Dora, FL 32757 United States
Join us in honoring and celebrating the emancipation of our ancestors with a Juneteenth Celebration! We are honored to have Mt. Dora’s very own Ruth King, singer, songwriter, and guitarist as our guest performer.This is a family-friendly community event. There will be education on the history of Juneteenth, music, FREE food, voter education and registrations, vendors, cake walks, raffle giveaways, face painting, balloon art and more!
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Lunch and Learn: A BTGM Juneteenth event for Kids and Families
Noon-3 pm
Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL 32803 United States
We are celebrating Juneteenth with a Family event! Bring littles of any age for storytime, face painting, music, and free food! Black Theatre Girl Magic is hosting a Lunch and Learn for kids and families at the Orlando Repertory Theatre on Saturday, June 19 from noon to 3 p.m.
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Facets of Freedom: A Celebration of Juneteenth
5:30-7:30 pm
Nan’s Place, 142 South Swoope Avenue
Maitland, FL 32751 United States
Celebrate “Facets of Freedom” with BTGM this Juneteenth! This event is a multi-disciplinary live art experience with a live band, vocal performances, spoken word, dances, visual art exhibits, and so much more. As we commemorate the importance of Juneteenth, we are eagerly showcasing the talents of our BTGM members as well as other Black and Brown performers from the Central Florida area.
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Facets of Freedom: A Celebration of Juneteenth
6:30-10 p.m.
Nan’s Place, 142 South Swoope Avenue
Maitland, FL 32751 United States + Google Map
$20
Celebrate “Facets of Freedom” with BTGM this Juneteenth! As we commemorate the importance of Juneteenth, we are eagerly showcasing the talents of our BTGM members as well as other Black and Brown performers from the Central Florida area.
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AFRO LOVE: An Afro-Caribbean Experience (Juneteenth Edition)
10 p.m.
Sky Lounge at Amway Center, 400 West Church Street
Orlando, FL 32805 United States
We’re proud to announce that #AFROLOVE is back on the Rooftop to present you…Afro Love: An Afro-Caribbean Experience (Juneteenth Edition) at the newly managed @skyloungeamway (formally known as 180 Skytop Lounge).
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