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Juneteenth events in Broward and Palm Beach
Although Juneteenth officially became a federal holiday last year, it is actually the longest standing African American holiday. Juneteenth celebrates the United States ending slavery on June 19, 1865, when federal troops came to Galveston, Texas to not only free those who were enslaved but to regulate the Lone Star state. Their arrival was two and a half years following the Emancipation Proclamation.
To celebrate this historical significance, here are some events in Broward and Palm Beach counties celebrating Juneteenth:
Celebrate Juneteenth (Take-N-Make)
- Stop by the Stirling Road Branch Library, 3151 Stirling Road, or Tyrone Bryant Branch, 2230 NW 21st Ave., in Fort Lauderdale to pick up a Juneteenth take-n-make bag. Bags are available through June 24 while supplies last. 954-3577550.
Celebrate Juneteenth Book Display - Find a selection of books and movies celebrating Juneteenth at the Dania Beach Paul DeMaio Branch, 1 Park Ave. E, Dania Beach. 954-357-7073.
Juneteenth Take & Make
- Pick up a fun craft on June 11 to make at home, while supplies last, for ages
5-12 at the West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. 954-7651560.
Juneteenth Flag Take & Make
- Celebrate Juneteenth by making the special flag designed by Lisa Jeanne Graf. The flag commemorates the emancipation of African American slaves. June 13 at the Century Plaza/ Leon Slatin Branch, 1856 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. 954-357-7740.
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
Participants will have the opportunity to create an individual work of art on canvas in honor of Juneteenth. All necessary materials to complete the project will be included in a kit to take home. June 13 at Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 NW Ninth Court, Pompano Beach. 954-357-7670.
Juneteenth Take-NMake Flag Craft
- Create a Juneteenth flag in celebration of Juneteenth. Pick up craft kit at Margate Catharine Young Branch, 5810 Park Drive, Margate from
noon-5:30 p.m. June 13- 17, while supplies last. 954-3577500.
Juneteenth: Patchwork Quilt Craft - Learn about African American quilters and how some have used quilts to tell a story, and then create a no-sew quilt related craft. 2-3:30 p.m. June 14 at the Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave. 954-357-7444.
Authors Speak Series with Simone Brown - Author Simone Brown will speak at “The Impact of Race on American Society,” the final session of Art Garage’s Authors Speak Series. Browne, who is also an associate professor in the Department of African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas among other positions, will discuss her book, “Dark Matters: On the Surveillance of Blackness.” A limited supply of books will be available for attendees. 7 p.m. June 16 at Arts Garage, 94 NE Second Ave., Delray Beach. Free. bit.ly/AuthorsSpeak.
Black Theatre Fringe Festival of South Florida -
The Black Theatre Fringe Festival will not only showcase talented theatrical performances from actors, directors and others but it will also offer professional training for all skillsets and ages. Attendees can opt to pay for a singular class or attend for as many days and performances scheduled. The four-day festival takes place from June 16-19 at the Liberia Sankofa Cultural Center at New Jerusalem, 2254 Douglas St. in Hollywood as well as the Florida Children’s Theatre at Broward College Fine Arts Theater, 3501 Davie Road, in Davie, Building #5. $10 to $85. BTFFSF.eventbrite. com.
Celebrate Juneteenth with storytime and a craft
- Registration is required. Masks are strongly encouraged for age 2 and up. 10:3011:15 a.m. June 17 at the Pompano Beach Library and Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach.
954-357-7595.
Juneteenth Kahoot Trivia Game! (Online)
Join the Miramar Branch Library and Education Center for a fun and family-friendly memory game to celebrate Juneteenth using the Kahoot app. 2 p.m. June
17. Register at bit.ly/3NfCYS6.
Celebrate Juneteenth - A Kris Nicholson Piano Performance
- Piano Player Kris Nicholson tickles the ivories in celebration of Juneteenth. Registration is required. 2-4 p.m. June 17 at the Deerfield Beach Percy White Branch, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach.
Valerie Tyson Band Concert - Valerie Tyson Band comprises nine members and plays hits from today as well as beloved classics. Guest speakers, literary readings and food trucks will also be at the event. Coolers, blankets and chairs are permitted, but pets are not. 6:30-9 p.m. June 17 at City Hall Courtyard, 4800 Copans Road, Coconut Creek. Free. coconutcreek. net/events/juneteenth.
Juneteenth Storytime, Concert, and Craft
- Join in a special Juneteenth concert by the South Florida Chamber ensemble celebrating
African American classical music composers. Storytime and crafts included. 4:30 p.m. June 17 at the Hallandale Beach Branch, 300 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale. 954-357-6380.
Live and Local Concert Series featuring Positively Africa - Positively Africa will be playing at Pompano Beach’s Live and Local Concert Series. 7 p.m. June 17 at The Ali Cultural Arts Center, 353 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Pompano Beach. Free but advance registration is required at pompanobeacharts.org under Recurring Events. bit.ly/3NNzDJZ.
Drive-in Movie: The Great Debaters - “The Great Debaters,” a movie based on Wiley College professor Melvin B. Tolson and the school’s first debate team he helped form, will be shown in Lauderdale Lakes. Food trucks will be present and COVID-19 guidelines will be imposed. 8 p.m. June
17 at a soccer field in Willie L. Webb, Sr. Park., 3601 NW 21st St., Lauderdale Lakes. Free but registration is required on Eventbrite at one RSVP per vehicle. The space opens an hour early at
7 p.m. bit.ly/3ze8ETW.
Coral Springs Juneteenth Celebration
- Food trucks, games, inflatables, arts and crafts as well as musical and step performances will be present at this event. Attendees will be able to purchase specialty drinks. 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 18 at City Hall Lawn, 9500 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs. Admission and parking is free. Lawn chairs are permitted. bit.ly/3Q0Cr8n.
Juneteenth Craft (Make & Take)
- Make a lot of noise as you learn and celebrate Juneteenth Day with this noisemaker craft. June
18 at the Pembroke Pines/ Walter C. Young Resource Center, 955 NW 129th Ave., Pembroke Pines. 954-3576750.
Juneteenth Celebration - Join Jus’ Cynthia and Friends for an afternoon of Edutainment, highlighting the history of Juneteenth and honoring Fathers for Father’s Day. There will be storytelling, poetry, songs, music and dancing. Light refreshments will be served.
3:30 June 18 at the Carver Ranches Branch, 4735 SW
18th St., West Park. 954-3576245.
Mello Fest - Poetry, spoken word and music will be at this Juneteenth celebration. Included in the lineup is Talib Kweli, Betrand Boyd, Black Ice, Georgia Me and others. 7 p.m. June 18 at Stage 954 at The Casino @ Dania Beach,
301 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach. $40 to $60 with $100 for VIP. casinodaniabeach.com/entertainment-3/.
Julius Sanna & The Positively Africa Experience -
Arts Garage, 94 NE Second Ave., in Delray Beach will be hosting another Juneteenth event at 8 p.m. June
18. There will be a performance by Julius Sanna & The Positively Africa Experience, a band from Lake Worth comprising funk, pop, jazz and African rhythms.
$30-$35. 561-450-6357 or ArtsGarage.org.
Freedom Fest Celebration -
There will be indoor and outdoor festivals during this celebration. The indoor festival will have short films (showing all day) and art displays from local artists. The outdoor festival will showcase a drumline, spoken word poetry and other musical performances. There will also be Southern food tasting with chefs, which will include ribs, jambalaya, conch stew and red velvet cakes. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 18 at 445 SW Second St., Deerfield Beach. bit.ly/3tz6Tx5.
Juneteenth and Centennial Parade -
Riviera Beach is not only celebrating Juneteenth but also 100 years of its city. Activities, live music, vendors, dancers and more will be present. The route will start at 3700 Broadway Ave. to 13th St. (Marina Event Center). The end of the parade as well as the fun zone will be at 190 E.
13th St. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 18.
561-845-4070 or 561-8823505. rivierabch.com/
feed/?FeedID=1151.
The Freedom Symposium
- A set of conference workshops from Fantasy Theatre Factory will discuss various forms of freedom, such as creative and financial freedom among others. Presenters include Marvin Weeks, Major Robin Stark, Tawana Akins and more.
$10. 4-8 p.m. June 18 at the Sandrell Rivers Theater,
6103 NW Seventh Ave., Miami. bit.ly/3xbFDXu or
305-284-8872.
21st Blues & Sweet Potato Pie Juneteenth Festival
- Northwest Branch Library will put on the 21st Blues & Sweet Potato Pie Juneteenth Festival. There will be blues/jazz music, a pie bake-off, storyteller, games, civil war historical reenactors, exhibits, BBQ and more. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 18 at Apollo Park, 1580 NW Third Ave., Pompano Beach. Free. bit.ly/3x3vvPp.
Juneteenth Family Celebration at Norton Museum -
The Norton Museum of Art will host a Juneteenth celebration with dancing, live music, art activities, storytelling and talks from African American artists. Noon-5 p.m. June 18 at 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Free. bit.ly/3Me2uWu.
Juneteenth & Strawberry Soda
- Learn how to make strawberry soda while learning about the significance of this Juneteenth tradition. Refreshments will be provided for this hourlong event. 2 p.m. June 18 at 2 p.m. at the Wellington Branch Library, 1951 Royal
Fern Drive, Wellington. Register at events.pbclibrary. org/node/26960.
Juneteenth Freedom Day at Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Library - Attendees will be able to see the Afrique Ngozi Dance & Drum, Inc. children’s dance troupe perform, make crafts and meet the winners and runners-up of the library’s “Design a Bookmark Contest.” 2 p.m. June 18 at Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Library,
5689 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Register at events.pbclibrary.org/
node/26544.
Festival for All
- Rosemary Square will host a family friendly festival that spans two days. Saturday will feature live music, local vendors, classes hosted by Black-owned businesses and nonprofits, and more. Sunday’s festivities will occur in conjunction with the one-year anniversary of Rohi’s Readery, a children’s bookstore with an emphasis on social justice, diversity and inclusivity. There will be vendors showcasing Black-owned confectioneries, a market dedicated to local authors, book readings and other activities. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 18 and 1-7 p.m. June 19 at Rosemary Square, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. thesquarewestpalm.com/festival-for-all.
Second Annual Juneteenth Unity x Black Excellence Festival Invitation -
Riviera Beach will host a free event featuring games, music, activities, food, Black-owned businesses and community resources. There will also be fundraising initiatives for Culture Club, Culture Clinic and other programs. 3-10 p.m. June 19 at the Riviera Beach Marina Village Event Center, 190 E. 13th St. juneteenthpbc. org/.
Robert Lewis at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum - Robert Lewis, a member of the artistic group Florida Highwaymen, will paint at the Williams Cottage. His art will be on display as well as available for purchase. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June
19 at the Spady Museaum,
170 NW Fifth Ave., Delray Beach. spadymuseum.com or 561-279-8883.
Juneteenth at North Lauderdale Jerry Resnick Aquatic Center
- For some water-based activities, visit the North Lauderdale Jerry Resnick Aquatic Center for free swimming, food, live music and more. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 19 at the North Lauderdale Jerry Resnick Aquatic Center, 701 SW 71st Ave., North Lauderdale.
954-724-7061 or nlauderdale.org/news_detail_T6_
R192.php.
Juneteenth Festival in Boynton Beach
- This free festival will feature spoken word, food, music, nonprofit and civic booths as well as other activities. Noon-4 p.m. June 19 at Sara Sims Park, 209 NW Ninth Ave., Boynton Beach. boynton-beach.org/ juneteenth or 561-703-1089.
”Redteenth” Cultural Festival
- The Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County, the village of Wellington and Treasure Coast Inc. join forces to put on an event for Juneteenth as well as the Sickle Cell Foundation.
Vendors, entertainment, a fashion show, live performances, food trucks and more will be featured. Free. 4-8 p.m. June 19 at the Wellington Town Center Boardwalk, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd. 561- 833-3113 or
wellingtonfl.gov/837/Juneteenth.
Miramar Juneteenth Celebration - Unite Against Racism
- Hosted by Miramar Vice Mayor Yvette Colbourne, there will be soul food, music, pop-up African art museum, spoken word and dance groups. 5-8 p.m. June 20 at the Miramar Multi-Service Complex,
6700 Miramar Parkway. Free. Advance registration required at bit.ly/3znEHk6.
954-602-3178.
Juneteenth Jamboree
Celebrate this happy event also known as “Emancipation Day” with stories, poems, strawberries, red hot potato chips and “Red-Pop” in the Youth Services area. June 20 at the African American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-357-6282.
Juneteenth: A Celebration for Ages 6-12
- Learn about the holiday, make a craft and enjoy refreshments at 3 p.m. June 20 at the Lauderhill Central Park Library, 3810 NW 11th Place, Fort Lauderdale. 954-3577833.
Juneteenth Poster Workshop
- There will be a presentation by Dr. Kim Harris, a song, and a dose of creativity that celebrates what it means to be free. 3 p.m. June 21 at the Hollywood Branch, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 954-357-7760.