GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Juneteenth commemorates the day that marks the end of slavery in the United States.
Here is a list of celebrations happening in the Upstate:
Greenville
- Friday 9 a.m. to noon| 5th annual Juneteenth Celebration at Unity Park
- The Parade begins at The Children’s Garden in Linky Stone Park at 9 a.m. and ends at the Prisma Health Welcome Center at Unity Park
- The Greenville Welcome Center will host local artists, poetry readings, and writers sharing their work with the community.
- Friday 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. | Freedom Celebration
- “The L” on East Broad Street
- Adult-only cookout with music and dancing
Mauldin
- Saturday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Juneteenth: A Cultural Celebration
- Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater at on East Butler Road
Fountain Inn
- Saturday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Juneteenth Soul Food Festival
- Main Street
Spartanburg
- Friday 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. | Juneteenth Block Party
- Morgan Square
- Saturday 4 p.m. | Celebration Festival at Barnet Park
Woodruff
- The City of Woodruff is hosting Juneteenth events all weekend.
- Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. | The TAMS
- Saturday 10 a.m. | Cornell Green, MAD Music
- Sunday 4:30 p.m. | Gospel Explosion ft. Gospel Prophets, Nancy and the Anointed Voices
FOX Carolina is continually updating this list…