Juneteenth
June 19

Dates: Friday, June 14
Time: 8PM
Location: 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

The Minnesota Orchestra presents its second annual concert in celebration and commemoration of Juneteenth. Jonathan Taylor Rush will lead a program featuring both upbeat and contemplative music from 20th-century and contemporary African American composers. Jimmie Herrod, Wordsmith and Ashley DuBose will also take the stage, combining their powerful voices with the symphonic strength of the Orchestra.

Date: Friday-Sunday, June 14-16
Time: Various times
Location: Various locations

Free events all weekend including Community Movie Night at the Capri Theater, Family Festival with a pancake breakfast, vendors, free food, games, giveaways and live music, and an Ice Cream Social and Pool Party at North Commons Pool.

Date: Saturday, June 15
Time: 9-11 AM
Location: The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55422

Join Loppet Foundation for the annual Juneteenth Fun Run on Saturday, June 15, 2024! All are welcome to participate in the 5K or half-mile run.

Date: Saturday, June 15
Time: 11 AM - 5 PM
Location: UROC, 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411

The University of Minnesota will host its third annual Juneteenth Celebration block party and commemorative march in North Minneapolis on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 11 am to 5 pm. This free event – centering on the theme of We Are the Noise: The Echoes of Our Ancestors – will feature Black vendors, speakers, workshops, fashion show, storytellers, drumline, dancers, musicians, performers, DJs, live screen printing, roller skating, books, free food, free haircuts, art-making, a bouncy house, petting zoo, and more.

Date: Saturday, June 15
Time: 12-3 PM
Location: Midtown Global Market, 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Midtown Global Market will host a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 15, from 12pm-3pm. Ramp and street parking are available. Ramp parking is located off of Lake Street and 10th Ave.

Date: Saturday, June 15
Time: Noon – 6 PM
Location: Bethune Park – 1304 N. 10th Ave. Mpls, MN 55411.

Come out and be a part of the biggest family reunion with food, music, entertainment carnival rides, and a beautiful community vibe.

Date: Sunday, June 16
Time: 10 AM - 6 PM
Location: 900 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411

This year’s event will feature American Slave History Exhibition on Agriculture, two stages with live entertainment, featured black-owned businesses, a free mini-carnival, gaming, and DIY activities, roundtable discussions, a parade, and a socio-economic development rally.

*Lend a hand as an event volunteer!

Date: Sunday, June 16
Time: 1-4 PM
Location: Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC), 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416

Come celebrate the community at the annual Juneteenth Celebration! There will be local Black-owned business booths, food, educational content, and special guests centered around the Black and African American community. The event is hosted by the City of St. Louis Park, St. Louis Park Community Education, and St. Louis Park Parktacular. The event is for all ages.

Date: Wednesday, June 19
Time: 5-8 PM
Location: 1701 Charlton Street, West St. Paul, MN 55118

Join West St. Paul’s ROCC (Residents of Color Collective) for a joyous Juneteenth celebration at the Dodge Nature Center!

Date: Wednesday, June 19
Time: 12-8 PM
Location: 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Join the Soul of the Southside Festival for a celebration of Liberation at Soul of the Southside, a FREE event for all ages happening from 12-8 PM on June 19th-Juneteenth! The celebration takes place at Lake St. and Minnehaha Ave. in south Minneapolis. They will create space at Arbeiter Brewing, Moon Palace Books, The Hook and Ladder Theater and the newly renovated Coliseum Building!

Discover the vibrant spirit of Juneteenth – a holiday rooted in the African-American observance of liberation. Dating back to June 19, 1865, when our enslaved ancestors in Galveston, Texas, received the news of the Emancipation Proclamation, Juneteenth represents a powerful act of freedom and resilience.

Date: Wednesday, June 19
Time: 4-8 PM
Location: Maetzold Amphitheater, 7499 France Avenue S, Edina, MN 55424

Join us for an all-ages community celebration that offers activities, musical performances, and food vendors for the whole family to enjoy and reflect on the legacy of Juneteenth. Admission is free, and all are welcome.

Date: Monday, June 19
Time: 5-9 PM
Location: 7991 Main Street N, Maple Grove, MN 55369

Maple Grove Parks and Recreation will be hosting our annual Juneteenth Celebration at Town Green on June 19. There will be a black-owned vendor fair, food trucks, kids activities and entertainment on the stage.

Date: Wednesday, June 19
Time: 1-8 PM
Location: 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Join for a celebration of Liberation at Soul of the Southside, a FREE event for all ages happening from 12-8pm on June 19th-Juneteenth! The celebration takes place at Lake St. and Minnehaha Ave. in south Minneapolis. We create space at Arbeiter Brewing, Moon Palace Books, The Hook and Ladder Theater and the newly renovated Coliseum Building!