Juneteenth (a portmanteau of “June” and “nineteenth”) commemorates the 1865 emancipation of Black slaves in the United States. Today, the celebration often includes singing, street fairs, cookouts, and Miss Juneteenth contests. In 2022, Juneteenth officially became a state-recognized holiday in Washington. Read on for the biggest events planned for the holiday, from Atlantic Street Center’s 24th Annual Juneteenth Celebration to Juneteenth at NAAM: A Movement for Joy, or check out our Juneteenth calendar for even more options.
Black Night Market Remind Like List
If you need a quick refresher, Juneteenth commemorates the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation on June 19, 1865 (it was signed two years earlier!) in Texas at the end of the Civil War. The day was officially declared a federal holiday in 2021 and modern celebrations spotlight Black excellence and community, which is just what this Black Night Market aims to do during the two Fridays on either side of Juneteenth. Head to Pier 62 to shop from BIPOC vendors, hear from artists and entrepreneurs, and grab dinner or dessert from local food trucks. SL…