LIST: Juneteenth events across the Triangle and central NC

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Communities across the Triangle and central North Carolina are commemorating Juneteenth with festivals, concerts, educational programs and family-friendly celebrations.

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Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved people they were free — more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

Here are some of the Juneteenth events happening across the region:

Raleigh

Juneteenth: A Chavis Celebration

John Chavis Memorial Park will host two free Juneteenth celebrations on Friday.

The daytime event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features water activities, arts and crafts, vendor booths, health screenings, food trucks and live entertainment.

The evening celebration is slated for 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., featuring performances by local artists, a live DJ, face painting, inflatables and family-friendly activities.

Juneteenth Celebration at Moore Square

Moore Square and Marbles Kids Museum will hold a Juneteenth celebration from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday at Moore Square.

Organized by Taste of Black, the event will include food trucks, games, music and community activities. The outdoor event is free and open to the public, while admission to the Marbles Kids Museum requires a ticket.

Capital City Juneteenth Celebration

The Capital City Juneteenth Celebration will take place from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Harvey Hill at Dorothea Dix Park.

The event will feature live entertainment, including HBCU line dancing, performances by the Dynamic Diamonds Dance Team and presentations from genealogist Desi Campbell. Food trucks, vendors and children’s activities are also planned.

Garner

Garner Juneteenth Celebration

The Garner Juneteenth Committee will host its annual celebration from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Saturday at the Garner Performing Arts Center.

This year’s program focuses on the stories of Black landowners during Garner’s early history and will feature local choirs, dance performances and interviews highlighting the experiences of residents and their descendants. U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross and Mayor Buddy Gupton are scheduled to speak.

Durham

Juneteenth at Hub RTP

Hub RTP will celebrate Juneteenth with live music, dance performances and community activities.

Entertainment includes DJ Damu, Bey Boys and Acisse Jay and the Gents, along with line-dancing instruction and family-friendly programming. The event also features food and drinks, educational booths, face painting and yard games.

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Admission is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets.

Fayetteville

5th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee

Festival Park in downtown Fayetteville will hold the fifth annual Juneteenth Jubilee from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday.

The free event will include live entertainment, music, food trucks, vendors, art installations and educational exhibits celebrating Black history and culture. Activities are planned for attendees of all ages.

Chapel Hill and Carrboro

Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration

The towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro will host a Juneteenth celebration from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday at Hargraves Community Center.

The event features live performances, historical exhibits, local food, art vendors, nonprofit organizations and activities for children. Music, dancing and community programming are planned throughout the evening.

Cary

Juneteenth Celebration

Downtown Cary Park will hold a Juneteenth celebration from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday featuring live performances, food vendors and community activities.

Curated by historian Darrell Stover, the event will highlight the tradition of “freedom dance” while celebrating Black culture, resilience and community. Admission is free.

Apex

Juneteenth in the Peak

The Town of Apex will host its annual Juneteenth in the Peak festival from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday at the Apex Town Hall Campus.

The festival will include live entertainment, local vendors, food, storytelling and family activities.

A separate 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the John M. Brown Community Center. Teams will compete in age- and gender-based divisions, with group play followed by semifinal and championship rounds.

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