Juneteenth 2025
Monday, June 16, 2025
Community Picnic
- Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Location: Presque Isle Pavilion
Join us for a community picnic at the beautiful Presque Isle Pavilion.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Rhythms & Motion of Freedom: Drum Workshop
- Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Location: Ore Dock Brewing Company
This interactive session will feature African-inspired dance and drumming, led by professional artists, highlighting the role of music and movement in cultural storytelling and liberation.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Rhythms & Motion of Freedom: Dance Workshop
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Ore Dock Brewing Company
A continuation of the previous day's immersive dance and drumming workshop, ensuring broader community participation.
Thursday, June 19, 2025 (Juneteenth)
Juneteenth Festival: Celebrating Freedom, Culture, and Creativity
- Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Location: Russell Arena
- Description: This vibrant festival will feature:
- Live Music & Performances
- Local Vendors
- Keynote Speaker by Dr. Carter Wilson
- Children’s Activities & Bounce Houses
Local Business Marketplace to support economic empowerment - view the list of vendors
Friday, June 20, 2025
Legacy & Liberation: A Juneteenth Film Night
- Film Screening: Miss Juneteenth
- Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Location: Mead Auditorium, Seaborg Mathematics and Science Building
- Description: Join us for a screening of Miss Juneteenth, a powerful film exploring Black womanhood, legacy, and generational hope through the story of a single mother preparing her daughter for a future rooted in resilience. Following the screening, a community reflection panel will honor the stories, lessons, and emotions the movie evokes, and explore how they connect to the spirit of Juneteenth.