Celebrate Juneteenth with historical and cultural events

County offices and libraries will be closed Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday in the United States that commemorates the end of slavery in the country.

County Services

Countywide Events

  • Thursday, June 14, 7 p.m.
    The Arsht Center’s Heritage Committee is proud to present the Juneteenth Juke Joint,a dynamic voyage of Black music and food featuring Mustafa on sax and DJ Shacia Payne Marley
    • Peacock Foundation Studio – Adrienne Arsht Center
      1300 Biscayne Blvd.
      Miami, FL 33132
  • Friday, June 16, 5-9 p.m.
    Artwalk Presents the Richmond Heights Juneteenth Celebration, a free community festival designed to provide families with a fun-filled day of activities for all ages.
    • 14700 Lincoln Blvd.
      Richmond Heights, FL 33176
  • Saturday, June 17, 3-11 p.m.
    Copa Cabana 2023 is a celebration of Haitian culture featuring live music, DJs, food vendors and more.
    • Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
      4020 Virginia Beach Drive
      Miami, FL 3314
  • Saturday, June 17, 1-5 p.m.
    The third annual F.I.U. Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus in Westchester is a free event open to the entire community and will feature musical performances, local artisan vendors, activities, dancers, food trucks, raffles and more fun for the whole family. Registration is required.
    • Dotson Family Pavilion
      11200 SW 8th Street
      Miami, FL 33199
  • Saturday, June 17, 5 p.m. (Gates open at 3:30 p.m.)
    The third annual Juneteenth Park-In and Party Celebration at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens will feature hometown comedian Marvin Dixon and music by DJ Bo Weezy
    • Hard Rock Stadium
      347 Don Shula Drive
      Miami, Gardens, FL 33056
       
  • Monday, June 19, 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 4 p.m.) 
    Hued Songs presents The Juneteenth Experience ,a multidisciplinary, immersive performance of our American Holiday, Juneteenth, at the Miami Beach Bandshell. The performance includes a diverse cast of local artists ranging from spoken word, song, dance and animation
    • Miami Beach Bandshell
      7275 Collins Avenue
      Miami Beach, FL 33141

Find a flyer of all events put together by the Miami-Dade Black Affairs Advisory Board.

Originally published at https://www.miamidade.gov/global/news-item.page?Mduid_news=news1623105208291823

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