Juneteenth is a celebration that celebrates the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas is a free, multi-cultural celebration that is in its 21st year. It will take place June 14th to 17th, 2018 at Thomas Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue, in the heart of Plaza Midwood. All events take place at that location except the children’s camp on Thursday, at Piedmont Open Middle School.
The festival includes a Children’s Village, music, dancing, drumming, a parade, and much more.
Thursday, June 14th
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cultural camp for children
Piedmont Open Middle School, 1241 E. 10th Street
$7
Contact House of Africa, 704-376-6160, for more information and to sign your child up. You are also welcome to bring your child to the camp that morning to sign up.
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Drumming
- Storytelling
- Acting
- Gardening
- Tie-Dye
Friday, June 15th
Starting at 6 p.m.
Drum Circle
Saturday, June 16th
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Juneteenth Parade
- African dancers
- Music
- Drum dance
- Storytelling
- Food
- Entertainment
- Children’s Village
- Health Fair
- HIV/AIDS Seminar & Screening
- Fashion Show
- Talent Show
Sunday, June 17th
10 a.m. to 9 p.m
- Sunday Services
- Gospel Explosion
- Marily Griffin Turner Scholarship Award
- Youth Seminar
- Empowerment Stage
- Tribute to Fathers
- Talent Show
More Juneteenth Celebrations:
- June 16: Belmont Juneteenth Celebration
- June 19: Juneteenth at Levine Museum of the New South
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