Celebrate Juneteenth with historical and cultural events

Celebrate Juneteenth with historical and cultural events

Celebrate Juneteenth with historical and cultural events

County offices and libraries will be closed Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the end of slavery in the country.

County Services

Countywide Events

  • Thursday, June 14, 7 p.m.
    The Arsht Center’s Heritage Committee is proud to present the Juneteenth Juke Joint,a dynamic voyage of Black music and food featuring Mustafa on sax and DJ Shacia Payne Marley
    • Peacock Foundation Studio – Adrienne Arsht Center
      1300 Biscayne Blvd.
      Miami, FL 33132
  • Friday, June 16, 5-9 p.m.
    Artwalk Presents the Richmond Heights Juneteenth Celebration, a free community festival designed to provide families with a fun-filled day of activities for all ages.
    • 14700 Lincoln Blvd.
      Richmond Heights, FL 33176
  • Saturday, June 17, 3-11 p.m.
    Copa Cabana 2023 is a celebration of Haitian culture featuring live music, DJs, food vendors and more.
    • Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
      4020 Virginia Beach Drive
      Miami, FL 3314
  • Saturday, June 17, 1-5 p.m.
    The third annual F.I.U. Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus in Westchester is a free event open to the entire community and will feature musical performances, local artisan vendors, activities, dancers, food trucks, raffles and more fun for the whole family. Registration is required.
    • Dotson Family Pavilion
      11200 SW 8th Street
      Miami, FL 33199
  • Saturday, June 17, 5 p.m. (Gates open at 3:30 p.m.)
    The third annual Juneteenth Park-In and Party Celebration at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens will feature hometown comedian Marvin Dixon and music by DJ Bo Weezy
    • Hard Rock Stadium
      347 Don Shula Drive
      Miami, Gardens, FL 33056
       
  • Monday, June 19, 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 4 p.m.) 
    Hued Songs presents The Juneteenth Experience ,a multidisciplinary, immersive performance of our American Holiday, Juneteenth, at the Miami Beach Bandshell. The performance includes a diverse cast of local artists ranging from spoken word, song, dance and animation
    • Miami Beach Bandshell
      7275 Collins Avenue
      Miami Beach, FL 33141

Find a flyer of all events put together by the Miami-Dade Black Affairs Advisory Board.

Originally published at https://www.miamidade.gov/global/news-item.page?Mduid_news=news1623105208291823

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