Juneteenth is next Wednesday, but South Florida is starting the celebrations this week. Honoring the Black journey toward equality and recognition in American history, this year’s community events run the gamut from art exhibits, concerts and fashion shows to dance performances, storytelling presentations and film screenings. Both Broward and Palm Beach county library systems, for example, have big plans — offering activities throughout the month at their different branches. (Visit broward.org/library and pbclibrary.org for all the details.) Juneteenth (June 19) marks the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, to bring word that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were free. The message arrived two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation had become official on Jan. 1, 1863. Here’s our city-by-city roundup of Juneteenth events planned throughout the month in Broward and Palm Beach counties. BROWARD COUNTY Coconut Creek The Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, in the City Hall Commission Chambers at City Hall, 4800 W. Copans Road, with speakers and exhibits. A concert by the Valerie Tyson Band, plus more guest speakers and performances, will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Courtyard. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Bring blankets, chairs or coolers, but not pets. Free admission. Visit coconutcreek.net/events/juneteenth. Coral Springs A pre-party will kick off the Juneteenth Celebration at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, with performances, a DJ, fashion showcase, arts and crafts, free snacks from Black-owned businesses, and beverages available for purchase. At 8 p.m., “America’s Got Talent” finalist comedian Preacher Lawson will take the stage for an all-ages show. Tickets start at $35 for nonresidents and $25 for residents (use code BESTDAYEVER at checkout; proof of residency required). Visit coralsprings.gov. Dania Beach Join the Juneteenth Freedom Celebration from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Frost Park, 300 NE Second St., for food trucks (free treats for the first 100 guests), bounce houses, music, arts and crafts, a basketball tournament and educational exhibits highlighting the journey of freedom and resilience. Free admission. Visit daniabeachfl.gov. Deerfield Beach Juneteenth Celebration Freedom Fest, hosted by the African American Heritage Board and the city of Deerfield Beach, will have entertainment, food trucks, a kids’ zone, empowerment sessions and family reunion tents from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex, 445 SW Second St., Deerfield Beach. Free admission. Visit deerfield-beach.com. Fort Lauderdale The Juneteenth Experience, presented by Hued Songs, will include vocalists, a band, dance, poetry and digital scenes at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Wells Hall at The Parker, 707 NE Eighth St. Filmmakers will screen their short films spotlighting Black liberation and belonging. Tickets are $25-$90. Additional performances are set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, and Wednesday, June 19 at the Colony Theatre in Miami. Visit huedsongs.org/juneteenth. Juneteenth — A Celebration of Freedom will have cultural performances, a DJ, food trucks, kids’ zone, bounce houses, arts and crafts, vendors and reptile exhibits from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd. Free. Visit parks.fortlauderdale.gov. Juneteenth Mini Film Festival: Celebrating Hope & Resilience will show three films at Savor Cinema, 503 SE Sixth St., Fort Lauderdale, based on true stories that reflect strength and perseverance in the face of adversity. Before each screening, a reception will take place at 6 p.m. with entertainment or special guests. The films, which start at 6 p.m., include “Miss Virginia” (Tuesday, June 18), “Freedom Hair” (Wednesday, June 19), and “Kemba” (Thursday, June 20). Visit fliff.com/juneteenth for free tickets provided by the Jewish Federation of Broward County’s Community Relations Council/Alcee L. Hastings Broward Black-Jewish Alliance. Lauderhill Juneteenth Celebration Weekend at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 NW 11th Place, encompasses three events: LiT Café, a visual art showcase with a DJ and food, from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 20. Admission is free, but donations for the Bessie Coleman Black Genius in Flight Annual Scholarship will be accepted. Visit showpass.com/lit-cafe. A Night of Synergy, honoring Pride Month and Black Music Month, will have a pop-up art gallery, fashion show, comedy, music and dancing from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 21. Tickets are $21 at showpass.com/a-night-of-synergy. Reimagined: Juneteenth Unchained, a concert with Sons of Mystro and Friends, along with Yung Wylin, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22. Tickets are $40 at showpass.com/imagination-unchained. Miramar Everyone is invited to Juneteenth Family Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at Miramar City Hall Plaza, 2300 Civic Center Place. Take part in interactive games about culture, history and art, plus enjoy a step show performance, pop-up African art exhibit, crafts. free books (while supplies last) and other activities. Free admission. Visit eventbrite.com. Plantation A Juneteenth Celebration, with educational kids’ craft activities about the history and significance of the holiday, will take place from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Plantation Historical Museum, 511 N. Fig Tree Lane. Free admission. Visit plantation.org. Pompano Beach The city has planned art, culture and history events surrounding the Juneteenth holiday throughout the month, including the Southern Fried Poetry Slam, “Amara Chi: Joanne Hampstead’s Solo Exhibition” at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 23rd Annual Blues and Sweet Potato Pie Festival at Apollo Park, “Good Jeans and Brown Suga: Joshua “Mo” Buron’s Photo Exhibition” at Ali Cultural Center, movie night and a film series. Visit pompanobeachfl.gov/events/juneteenth for a full schedule. Tamarac The city’s Juneteenth 2024 Celebration will begin with a welcome dance from Ashanti Cultural Arts and a Nana Kete of Kings Point’s African American Cultural and Social Club performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Tamarac Sports Complex, 9901 NW 77th St. On-site food vendors will be set up, and poet Rebecca “Butterfly” Vaughns will deliver a spoken-word piece. Also on the schedule: inflatables, a gaming truck and a performance from the Old Skool Gang. Free admission. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Visit tamarac.org/SpecialEvents. Wilton Manors Community leaders Anthony Winn, Lorenzo Robertson and Tiffany Arieagus will be honored at the Juneteenth Urban Mixer: A Celebration of Pride and Legacy from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at No Manors Bar & Lounge, 2246 Wilton Drive. The night of music, dance, art exhibits and a panel discussion will celebrate Pride Month and the legacy of Black culture. An after-party will follow from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. General admission is free. Donations will be accepted at the door. VIP and high-top seating cost $25. Visit eventbrite.com. PALM BEACH COUNTY Boca Raton Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom Through the Arts, presented by Pearl City Community Partnership, will offer food, music, arts and vendors, plus voter registration and a sweet potato pie contest, from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Hughes Park, 200 NE 14th St. Free admission. Visit discofpearlcity.org. Boynton Beach The city’s Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom will bring music, food trucks, vendors, a kids’ zone, performances and other festivities to Sara Sims Park, 209 NW Ninth Ave., from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 15. The Juneteenth Committee is hosting the “Who’s Bad” Bar B Que Cookoff Contest during the event. Free admission. Visit boynton-beach.org. Delray Beach The first day of the Delray Beach Juneteenth Think Tank 2024 will feature “Stories From The Set, Live” at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, 170 NW Fifth Ave. A panel will share stories about the city’s historically Black community and challenge current narratives, among other topics. Additionally, ChiChiMa Productions will perform the play, “Watchman What Remains of the Night.” Free admission. Register at spadymuseum.com/events-timeline. Other events include: The Opulent Hairvolution & Fashion Show will present a journey through history, innovation and empowerment from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Arts Warehouse, 313 NE Third St. Tickets are $25-$50 at opulenthairvolution.com. The Juneteenth Think Tank – A Family Affair wraps up the celebrations on Saturday, June 15, with a gathering to include cultural education, demonstrations, healing-centered engagement sessions and family unity. A Breakfast & Golf Cart Ride for Dads starts the day from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a Community Resource & Vendor Expo until 4 p.m. at Pompey Park, 1101 NW Second St. Free admission. Visit eventcreate.com/e/juneteenththinktank. “Juneteenth Fathers of Freedom: An Evening of Dinner and Jazz,” a family-style dinner and concert on Father’s Day, will feature the Jesse Jones Jr. Quartet, from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at The Fieldhouse at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. Tickets are $100. Visit spadymuseum.com. Wellington Juneteenth Redteenth Freedom Day Cultural Festival, which is hosted in partnership with the Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast Inc., celebrates Juneteenth and World Sickle Cell Day (both fall on June 19) from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd. The schedule includes music, vendors, food trucks, step team competition, fashion show, line dancing, spoken word and children’s activities. Free admission. Register at sicklecellpbc.org. West Palm Beach Juneteenth Community Day at the Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 15, and include musical performances, dance, gallery talks by Black artists, storytelling and art-making activities. Free admission. Visit norton.org for a full schedule.
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