Events of Juneteenth in Atlanta; list | 2024

ATLANTA — Juneteenth is approaching its fourth year of recognition as an official holiday, but it was a celebration in Georgia long before it gained national attention.

The federal holiday is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. This holiday, also nicknamed “Freedom Day”, celebrates liberation and a step towards equality. It is also used to reflect on history and navigate progress in order to create an equitable society.

Many often celebrate this day with prayer, religious services, speeches, educational events, family gatherings and picnics, as well as festivals with food, music and dancing.

Here are some places you can celebrate Juneteenth in metro Atlanta. For more events this weekend, head here.

It is a three-day festival that promises to be a spirited celebration of freedom, unity and equality. People can learn more about the festival by visiting juneteenthatl.com.

The parade will begin at noon on June 22. It will start on the boulevard from Auburn Avenue and head towards 10th Street. After the parade, the festival will be held at Piémont Park from Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Juneteenth Atlanta is offering a 5K Run for Freedom.

Participants will get their bearings at the Centennial Olympic Park on Sunday, June 23. The warm-up will begin from 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. and the race will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Juneteenth Atlanta invites all who wish to run “for freedom, human rights, social justice, judicial reform, and world peace.”

Historic Oakland Cemetery will host a FREE Juneteenth Celebration for the whole family on June 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be free tours, live music, food vendors and more.

No blankets or picnic baskets are necessary. Black Everywhere celebrates Juneteenth at Colony Square’s The Politan Row food hall, which offers a curated mix of local food and drinks for the culinary curious with a variety of outdoor spaces to gather and dine.

This event will take place on June 15, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Colony Square, 1197 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta.

“Knowing the Past, Shaping the Future” College Park invites the community to a full day of FREE activities. There will be a parade on Main Street on June 19 starting at 10 a.m. The College Park City Auditorium will screen the film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on the lawn, a vendor fair and a children’s zone with DJs and live music in the evenings.

The High Art Museum invites you to engage in artistic conversations, create art, and enjoy music and performances that celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth. This event is free and all programs are first-come, first-served.

The Main Street Market celebrates Juneteenth with a day filled with fun, food and shopping. This event will take place on June 12 at 5 p.m., at 7982 North Main Street, Jonesboro. There will be local vendors, artisan products, fresh produce and snacks.

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