Juneteenth Celebration - Downtown Cary Park

Celebrated annually, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously enslaved Black people in the state were free. Today, Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day marked with celebrations and special gatherings.

See below for the full schedule of the day! All performances will be on the Great Lawn Pavilion.

• 4 – 8 p.m.: Art Cart in the Nest Pavilion
• 4 p.m.: Procession, Welcome, and Proclamation
• 4:20 p.m.: Libation
• 4:30 p.m.: SUAH African Dance Theatre
• 5 p.m.: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Choir
• 5:30 p.m.: United States Colored Troops
• 6 p.m.: Flee Dance and Wellness
• 6:30 p.m.: Poetic Moments in History
• 7:15 p.m.: The Akoma de Gabo Dance and Drum Performance Ensemble
• 8:15 p.m.: Freddy Greene Street Genie

Know Before You Go

• This event is open to the public.
• This event is suitable for all ages.

Inclusion Services

Downtown Cary Park strives to provide a positive experience for all guests. Our goal is to accommodate you and meet your individual needs. Please fill out the event accessibility form here and a staff member will be in contact with you.