The Juneteenth Holiday has been celebrated among black communities for more than a century and a half.
The holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, the day that the end of slavery was announced in Galveston, Texas, despite the emancipation proclamation of President Abraham Lincoln in 1863.
The day is recognized as the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.
However, the US government only recently recognized Juneteunth as a federal vacation in 2021 when President Joe Biden signed a bill that was adopted by the congress.
This year, communities in South Florida and the rest of the country will celebrate the holiday on Thursday 19 June.
And as the holiday approaches, there is much to know about the meaning of the day and ways in which you can celebrate it in South Florida.
What is closed on the holidays and what services have a different planning?
- The American post service will be closed on June 19 and there are no e -mail supplies.
- UPS and FedEx Pickup and Delivery Services will be available and their store locations will be open on 19 June, according to the websites of the companies.
- The Federal Reserve System and the New York Stock Exchange will be closed on Thursday, June 19.
- All federal agencies will be closed on Thursday, including the DMV and Social Security Administration.
- Most federal, national and city employees get the day off. Many private employers give employees the day off to observe the holiday.
- Most private companies, including national retailers, are open on JuneteENTH.
Where can I find parties in South Florida?
Looking for ways to celebrate in South Florida? Well, we covered you. The following are some remarkable parties that you can look forward to:
The Miami JuneteENTH Festival: On June 18 in the Griffing Center, experienced suppliers of national and local artists with black companies, as well as interactive exhibitions and activities in honor of Juneteunth. The event runs from 12 a.m. to 11 p.m. and for more information at this year’s festival visit website.
JuneteENTH in Miami Children’s Museum: On June 19 in the Miami Children’s Museum, families can experience a day in the museum and celebrate Juneteunth with practical art activities that look at and teach the themes of freedom, heritage and community. Visitors can also make ‘Freedom Crowns’ and design and be part of a collaborative quilting project inspired by Afro -American quilt traditions. The experience is included with regular admission of the museum. For more information about this celebration, go to them website And more information.
The JuneteENTH Experience in the Colony Theater: From June 18 to the 19th, every night at 7:30 pm, the Colony Theater will set up a concert theater experience with “A mix of soulful melodies, evangelier rhythms, and classical arrangements with spoken word and dance for creating a space where liberation and freedom are not only deeply commemorated”, according to the show. Moreover, the event starts with selected short films that explore themes of black liberation, followed by a performance. Visit them for more information about this event and to buy tickets website.
Free Family Fun Day: celebrate JuneteENTH: On June 14 from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs, Historymiami Museum is organizing their monthly Saturday programming series, where this coming weekend will contain a discussion about black history through interactive experiences, tours and creative expression in honor of Juneteunth. The event is free for access for everyone. For more information and the link to claim a ticket website.
Take money on the label: JuneteENTH CELBRATION: On June 19 at 8:00 pm an evening of music and cultural expression will take place at Electric 23 in Wynwood. The event will contain live performances and DJ sets rooted in Afrobeat, Soca, Hiphop and Caribbean sounds. For more information and the link to claim a ticket website.
Uhuru: A JuneteENTH CELRECTION OF FREEDOM AND LIBERATION: On June 19 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Barry University JuneteENTH will honor with an interactive evening of cultural expression, historical reflection and community connection. Moreover, a keynote is presented by historian Dr. Tameka Hobbs. The celebration is presented by South Florida People of Color in collaboration with Barry University. The event is free and visit the website For more information.
City of Miami Beach on stage! Presents: JuneteENTH – A Day of Freedom: On June 19, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, a procession, live drumline and contemporary dance performance will start an evening to commemorate the meaning of the Juneteenth Holiday. The event is presented by the city of Miami Beach and the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District, starting at Euclid Oval and ending in 1100 Lincoln Road. After the outdoor versions, people can go to the Colony Theater at 7.30 pm for the fifth annual JuneteENTH ExperienceA multidisciplinary concert theater version focused on the theme of non-erasure and the contributions of Black South Florida communities. The events are free and open to everyone, so visit the website.
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