Juneteenth: Celebrate Freedom - Town of Cary, NC

*The event has already taken place on this date: Mon, 06/19/2023

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. Although slaves had been formally freed almost two and a half years prior and the American Civil War had come to an end earlier in the year, news and enforcement of the proclamation had been slow and inconsistent in remote areas of the still-growing United States. The date has since served as a cause for celebration, remembrance, and traditions across the country. Cary will have several different events/displays to celebrate.

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Celebrate Freedom
Cary Arts Center | June 15-19
The columns of the Cary Art Center will be lit in red, yellow, and green to honor the heritage and meaning of the day. These colors, in addition to black, all carry significant meaning on this day: red represents the noble blood that unites all people of African ancestry, the color black for the people, green for the rich land of Africa, and yellow which joins these colors on the traditional flag of Ethiopia, which has influenced the flags of many Pan-African organizations.

Juneteenth Photo Booth
Cary Arts Center | Dates TBA
What does Juneteenth mean to you? Let us know about your traditions, experiences, and hopes for future generations by submitting your thoughts on the holiday in our photo booth located in the Cary Arts Center.

Saturday, June 17

Celebrate Freedom | FREE
Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
801 High House Rd, Cary

Today, Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. Join us for a day marked with celebrations, reflection, and special gatherings. The program will include:

Procession and African Dance - Pinky Thomas presents The Collective

Welcome, Libation, and Proclamation

History Presentation - Dr. Blair Kelley

Lift Every Voice and Sing and Gospel Music - Adia Ledbetter and Black Angels

Poet, Griot, and Storytelling - Zayd Shakur and Erim Akpim

Discussion "What then to do with Juneteenth?" - Darrell Stover

"The importance of United States Colored Troop Re-enactment" - Tom Hancock

Jazz Music - Iajhi Hampden & Friends

Town of Cary, NC

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Location:

Downtown Cary, NC

Cary, NC, .

United States

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Phone:

(919) 462-3864

Contact name:

Adam Bell

Email address:

townofcary@townofcary.org

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The event has already taken place on this date:

06/19/2023

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All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kids

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Event Celebration Outdoors Event Concert Dance Performance Juneteenth Arts Indoor Outdoors Arts: Performance Music

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