What’s going on for Juneteenth? Plenty to see, do

UNIVERSITY CITY PARTNERS

University City Partners will sponsor its annual Juneteenth celebrations in north Charlotte.

It's Juneteenth week, and there's plenty to do in Charlotte.

There are festivals and other events that mark the national celebration of the last African slaves freed from bondage on American soil. Below are some of them:

Young Moguls Camp

A.C.E. Academy’s Young Moguls camp through June 16-20 at 7807 Caldwell Road, Harrisburg. Camp hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

During the camp, young people will learn about financial literacy in business, how to start a business and will have a chance to explore new careers. 

In honor of Juneteenth on June 19, students will host a debate “Is there value in us being connected with our dollars versus does it really matter?” from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and open to the public. 

June 19

Juneteenth at the Gantt

Harvey B. Gantt Center, 12-4 p.m.

Celebration honors the spirit of freedom through art, music, and community connection. Open to all ages and free. Includes family-friendly art-making activities, community discussion and a live performance celebrating Black Music Month. There are also  guided tours of exhibitions.

Register at Eventbrite.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP Juneteenth celebration

First Ward Park, 301 E. 7th St., 12-3 p.m.

University City Partners

The second annual Juneteenth Art Fest will celebrate art, activism, and African American emancipation from 4-8 p.m. The event is free and will take place at the Shoppes at University Place, 8931 J M Keynes Drive.

The afternoon will feature minority-owned businesses, local artists, live music, and dance performances along University City’s lakefront. Register via Eventbrite or https://juneteenthartfest.org. 

June 21

Historic Rosedale, 3427 N. Tryon St., will host its annual Juneteenth Celebration from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The celebration will feature the Drums 4 Life Drum Circle, as well as activities throughout the grounds such as rain stick making, quilt making for children, blacksmith demonstrations as well as tours of the 1815 building, and a quilt exhibit by Black crafters in the cellar. 

The celebration is free and guided house tours are optional with a $15 fee for adults and a $13 for students, military/veteran, and seniors 65 and older. Children under 5 are free. The grounds will be open as well.

Register at https://historicrosedale.simpletix.com 

Juneteenth on the Corridor

The sixth annual Juneteenth on the Corridor is rooted in the history of Historic West End. The festival is presented by For The Struggle Inc., and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. 

The free celebration will honor the legacy of West Fest, a 1990s celebration founded by Sam Young along Beatties Ford Road that brought generations of Black Charlotteans together.

Juneteenth on the Corridor is a cultural reclamation and a family-friendly homecoming to celebrate freedom and unity.

The festival will include:

• Live performances 

• Local vendors and food trucks

• Kids’ corner and a senior seating area

• The revival of West Fest’s iconic dance competition

• Community storytelling and giveaways

June 22

Boileryard Brunch: Beach Bash! 

Camp North End’s Juneteenth edition of the Boileryard Brunch will be hosted by Jaleta Gardner and Dammit Wesley from 2-8 p.m. includes drinks, bites, and shopping. Free and open to the public.

Pets on leashes are welcome. Swimwear is encouraged but not required.

RSVP at https://partiful.com/e/LLrKmSUQpR5hvFMrIFKg.

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