Juneteenth (June 19th) is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, family activities, vendors and food at this community celebration presented by Capital City Juneteenth Committee, City of Raleigh and Dix Park Conservancy!
Main Stage Schedule
12:00 - 12:35pm - Opening Remarks, Dummer Jonathon Olu-Taylor, Posting of the Colors with the 82nd Airborne Division Band + Chorus, Prayer with Rev Dr. Larry McDonald, and Guest Speakers
12:35 pm - 82nd Airborne Division Band + Chorus
1:05 - 1:35 pm - Speaker Earl James and Spoken Word with Bettina Pop
1:35 pm - Gospel Jubilators
2:10 pm - Hunter Family Presentation
2:25 pm - Al & Another Alternative (R&B)
3:00 pm - HBCU Recognition and Speakers
3:45 pm - Mo' Jazz featuring Connie Lea (Jazz)
4:25 - 5:00 pm - Raleigh Firebirds and Community Recognition
5:00 pm - The Mac Mclaughlin Group (Jazz)
Children's Activity Zone
Inflatables
Lawn Games
Story Corner
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