North Charleston, South Carolina, is gearing up for a celebration of Juneteenth on June 20, with two exciting events aimed at honoring Black progress, creativity, and unity. These events, the cookout and the Family Reunion Block Party, offer opportunities for the community to come together, enjoy great food, music, and celebrate Black culture.
1. Juneteenth Cookout at the Navy Yard
The first event of the day is a cookout presented by Charleston Wine & Food and Black Expo. This event focuses on the tradition of gathering over food, highlighting the togetherness that food and shared experiences bring to the community. The cookout will feature:
- Delicious food: A mix of classic Southern BBQ and modern twists on traditional dishes.
- Live music: To provide the perfect atmosphere for an evening of celebration.
- Black-owned wine and spirits tasting: Showcasing the creativity and entrepreneurship within the Black community.
- Vendors: Local vendors will be present to display their goods and celebrate Black talent.
The event will be held outdoors, rain or shine, at the Storehouse 9 Courtyard in North Charleston from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Tickets are $125 per person, with all food and beverages included in the ticket price…