Why Heat Is Front of Mind for Organizers of The Gateway's Juneteenth Celebration

Why heat is front of mind for organizers of The Gateway's Juneteenth celebration

A Juneteenth celebration is returning to The Gateway for its fifth consecutive year. The holiday is a reflection of America's history as a nation, said Cleopatra Balfour, an organizer with Salt Lake Juneteenth.The festival begins at noon and runs until 9:00 PM. It will feature a showcase of Black-owned businesses, artists, concerts with a variety of music genres, a roller rink, and other family-friendly activities.To beat the heat, free water st…

Greater Somerset County YMCA plans Juneteenth celebration events

The Greater Somerset County YMCA will host a series of community events to celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865. The events will be held at multiple YMCA locations through Sunday,…

11 Juneteenth Events Around New York City

Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, rolls in tomorrow, as the debate over who gets to be a free American continues to unleash unfathomable cruelties. Below is a list of art-oriented events celebrating Juneteenth — both on the day itself and through the weekend — that cultivate connectivity, joy, and expression, fueling us through the hardest parts of the battle on this day of reflection and rejo…

Juneteenth 2025 in NYC: best events, parades and celebrations around the city

Juneteenth 2025 in NYC: best events, parades and celebrations around the city