Juneteenth in the Magic City
Juneteenth marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday.
Now a federal holiday, more people are aware of this important day! There are more public ways to honor Juneteenth in Birmingham—check them out.
Cultural Fest, A Juneteenth Celebration
Enjoy a day of celebration with a street market from 12-5pm followed by and after party and concert from 6-10pm.
June 17 | Crescent Cultural Community Center | 12-10pm
Juneteenth #BetterTogether Market
Join us for a fun-filled day featuring local small businesses, food trucks, games, and more!
June 17 | 1601 5th Ave N | 12-5pm
2nd Annual Juneteenth Festival
Hosted by Balancing and Overcoming Life Adversities, this is a day of family fun featuring food trucks and vendors.
June 17 | Gardendale Civic Center | 11am-5pm
Juneteenth in the Magic City Festival
Hosted by Simone’s Kitchen ATL, enjoy a day of food trucks, dancers, fire show and live music.
June 18 | 521 3rd Ave W | 4-10 PM
Sips & Scholarships Juneteenth Brunch
Join us in celebrating the end of slavery and the start of African American Independance in the United States. Kiwanis Club of Vulcan focuses on improving the lives of children and therefore ensuring the well-being of our future generations. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards scholarships for graduating seniors in the community.
