Honor culture and freedom at the annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 15, from 10am-4pm in the Birmingham Civil Rights & 4th Ave Business Districts
WHO: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Urban Impact Inc., and Creed63
WHAT: Birmingham’s 2024 Juneteenth Celebration
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 2024 – 10am to 4pm
WHERE: In the Historic Civil Rights & 4th Avenue Business Districts on 16th Street North between 3rd and 6th Avenues, Birmingham, AL 35203
WHY: To honor culture and freedom at the annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 15, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with all members of the community.
This event is free and open to the public, thanks to generous sponsorships from Shipt and Major League Baseball. More details can be found at bcri.org/event/juneteenth2024/.
Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This year marks its 159th year since first being celebrated in Galveston, Texas in 1865, and the third anniversary of Juneteenth being designated as a federal holiday on June 19 annually. Juneteenth marks a date of major significance in American history and shows us that freedom and racial equality have always been hard-fought battles for Black Americans.
The cultural celebration will feature activities for all ages. Festival goers can connect with culture through workshops and exhibits and enjoy local talent and crowd favorites on the main stage. BCRI’s permanent galleries will also be free throughout the day.
