Monday will make a time for celebration and remembrance across South Florida and around the county with the Juneteenth holiday taking place.
The June 19 holiday, also called Emancipation Day and Jubilee Day, celebrates the day that slaves in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom — even though President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation two years prior.
Although Juneteenth was first celebrated in 1866, it wasn’t recognized as a federal holiday until June 2021 when President Joe Biden signed it into law.
In South Florida, there are several events taking place on the holiday.
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Juneteenth Experience at Miami Beach Bandshell
Ranging from spoken word to dance, the performance features a diverse lineup of artists that include Arsimmer Mccoy, Jasmine Williams, Miriam King, J'Von Brown, Darius Manuel, Eden Marte, Chauncy Riley, King Friday and members from Zest Dance Collective under the direction of Artistic Director and Choreographer Gentry George.
It will begin at 6 p.m. at 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33141.
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Juneteenth Celebration at Bandshell Park
The City of Miami Beach will be celebrating the 4th annual Juneteenth Celebration at Bandshell Park (7275 Collins Ave). The event will last from 4 until 10 p.m., beginning with a jazz picnic and performances by the New World School of the Arts Jazz Ensemble and The Harden Project.
Next, the gates to the Miami Beach Bandshell open at 6 p.m. for short film screenings at 6:30 p.m. Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber will address the audience during a civic program that begins at 7:40 p.m. ahead of an 8 p.m. live performance by Hued Songs, who will present the Juneteenth Experience.
Tickets are free and available to the public through Eventbrite.
Sunshine Slopers Ski & Travel Club’s Tri-County Annual Picnic & Juneteenth Celebration Picnic
The first African American Ski Club in South Florida, affiliated with the National Brotherhood of Skiers (NBS) and the Florida Ski Council, will hold its annual picnic at the Dr. Von Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park at 6503 Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004.
The event will take place from 11 a.m. to sunset.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 4-12, and free for kids under 3.
Contact 305-812-7833 or 305-803-3172 for more information.
Miami Children’s Museum’s Juneteenth For Kids Celebration
The Miami Children's Museum will be hosting activities for children to learn more about the holiday including story time, decorating Juneteenth flags, a dance party, and a Juneteenth parade.
Events will occur throughout the day at 980 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33139.
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