It's official! President Biden has signed legislation making Juneteenth – June 19th – a federal holiday. The law, which goes into effect immediately, means Friday becomes the first federal Juneteenth holiday in U.S. history (June 19 falls on a Saturday this year).
Also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day and Emancipation Day, this holiday commemorates the historical moment when news of emancipation was first proclaimed to enslaved Texans by the Union Army.
Throughout South Florida, there's a host of special events – music, food, webinars, tree giveaways, brunch, even a planting day:
WHAT: This online webinar from the James Beard Foundation features a cooking demo by Joi Chevalier, The Cook’s Nook, Austin;. Other participants include Chris Williams, Lucille’s Hospitality Group and Lucille's 1913; Marcus Davis, The Breakfast Klub, Reggae Hut, Alley Kat Bar & Lounge, and Kulture, Houston; and moderator Tonya Hopkins, The Food Griot and James Hemings Society, NYC.
WHEN: Wed., June 16 at 7pm
WHERE: Online
MORE INFO: Register here
WHAT: An evening of classical and jazz fusion featuring the music of Duke Ellington and South Florida Composer, Dwight Banks.
WHEN: Fri., June 18, 7:30-9pm
WHERE: Historic Hampton House, 4240 NW 27 Ave.
MORE INFO: Tickets here
WHAT: Weekend of fun: Miami’s underground R&B music scene’s musicians and vocal artists joins Black chefs and mixologists for a commemorative celebration through food and music, featuring chef-inspired vegan and non-vegan bites paired with Bacardi inspired craft cocktails. Enjoy plant-based and non-vegan foods – low country, BBQ, soul food, Creole and Midwestern – and a hydration station with natural drinks, fruit juices and infused waters. Live music and DJ provide a mashup of soul and rap, jazz house, blues and metal, will take listeners through a journey of Black American musical excellence.
WHEN: Chef Cypher and concert–Fri., June 18, 8pm-midnight • Food and music festival–Sat., June 19, noon-7pm
WHERE: Concert: 937 NW 3 Ave., Miami • Food and Music Festival: The Sand Bowl at Bandshell Park, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
WHERE: The Sand Bowl at Bandshell Park, 7275 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
MORE INFO: Tickets here
WHAT: Food, drinks and music at Rosie’s, with beats by DJ Spinelli, drinks by Over Under Miami and sweets by Wynwood Parlor. Food starts at 9am, drinks at 11am.
WHEN: Sat., June 19, 9am-4pm
WHERE: Rosie’s at Copper Door B&B, 439 NW 4 Ave., Miami
MORE INFO: Rosie’s
WHAT: Million Trees Miami has teamed up with the Marlins to give away 500 free trees – mulberry, mango, soursop, wax myrtle, pigeon plum, orange geiger, carambola and longan. Not sure what's right for you? Florida master gardeners will be on hand to help.
WHEN: Sat., June 19, starting at 9am until supplies last.
WHERE: Historic Hampton House Miami, 4240 NW 27 Ave.
MORE INFO: Million Trees Miami
WHAT: The Green Haven Project is hosting this family day of service. Plant-based food, bounce house for the kids and more.
WHEN: Sat., June 19, 9am-5pm
WHERE: 1160 NW 2 Ave., Miami
MORE INFO: Green Haven Project
WHAT: An afternoon of music, artworks by local Black artist, live performances and great raffle prizes. Proceeds benefit Noir Infusion Arts Projects exhibitions, events, and culture-based education programs
WHEN: Sat., June 19, noon-4pm
WHERE: C&I Studios, 541 NW 1 Ave., Fort Lauderdale
MORE INFO: Black Art Brunch
WHAT: Chef Tristen Epps has curated a menu to highlight black American history, including oysters, shrimp n grits and black-owned wine and liquor brands.
WHEN: Sat., June 19
WHERE: Red Rooster Overtown, 920 NW 2 Ave., Miami
MORE INFO: Red Rooster Overtown
WHAT: Music, food, champagne, gamer truck and more fun.
WHEN: Sat., June 19, 1pm
WHERE: Barry University soccer field, 11300 NE 2 Ave., Miami Shores
MORE INFO: Block Party
WHAT: Open to the entire community, this free event will feature performances, including music by DJ OSOCITY and Curtis Lundy, local artisan vendors, a Bacardi Lounge, Frost Art Museum art exhibits and activities, food trucks, raffles, and fun for the whole family.
WHEN: Sat., June 19, 10am-4pm
WHERE: Earlene and Albert Dotson Pavilion and Gold & Blue Lawn, Modesto Maidique Campus, 11200 SW 8 St.
MORE INFO: FIU Freedom Day Celebration
WHAT: Costumed parade through the streets of Old Town. Saturday’s festivities will all happen at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater at the Waterfront. All day tickets are $20 each and you can come and go. Parade participants, with their costumes, come in free. For costume availability, please call 305-304-1142 prior to the event. Saturday morning, June 19th, at 7:00 am, Jouvert begins. Wake to the sweet sounds of the ocean breeze at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater. J’ouvert costumes will be available for $25. There you will find Junkanoo bands and percussion bands while you enjoy breakfast from the different Caribbean Islands. Vendors in our Caribbean Food Court will be serving vegetarian, natural foods and meat lovers’ delights.
WHEN: Sat., June 19
WHERE: Waterfront
MORE INFO: Key West Carnival
WHAT: Vendors, food and fun for the whole family.
WHEN: Sat., June 19, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Old Dillard Museum, 1009 NW 4 Ave., Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Free event presented by the Florida Panthers and Old Dillard Foundation, with food and music music from the Junkanoo Band, Dwight Moment and Symphony, Randy Corinthian Jazz Band and Warren Hill RnB.
WHEN: Sat., June 19, noon-5pm
WHERE: Joseph C. Carter Park, 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd.
MORE INFO: Freedom Day Fort Lauderdale
WHAT: Live entertainment, visual and performing art, interactive workshops, food and family-friendly fun.
WHEN: Sat., June 19, 4pm-9pm
WHERE: The ARC (Arts & Recreation Center), 675 Ali Baba Avenue, Opa-Locka
MORE INFO: Juneteenth on Ali Baba
WHAT: This year’s theme is Forward Together: Traveling the Journey to Freedom through Music in this event, presented by Miami Gardens vice mayor Reggie Leon, councilwoman Katrina Wilson and councilman Robert Stephens III and hosted by comedian Marvin Dixon. Food trucks, merchandise and music provided by DJ BoWeezy.
WHEN: Sat., June 19, 4pm-10pm. Gates open at 4pm at Lot E, show begins at 5pm.
WHERE: Calder Casino, 21001 NW 27 Ave., Miami Gardens
MORE INFO: Drive-in celebration
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