HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Juneteenth festivities have begun in the Tennessee Valley, marking what many refer to as "Freedom Day." This day serves as a reminder of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War.
Below is a list of this year's Juneteenth celebrations:
Community Conversation hosted by District 6 Commissioner Violet Edwards and Dr. Karockas Watkins
- When: June 19, 10 a.m.
- Where: Bob Harrison Wellness and Advocacy Center
Orion Amphitheater’s Juneteenth Celebration Event
- When: June 22, Noon - 6 p.m.
- Where: Orion Amphitheater
Juneteenth Celebration at The Camp
- When: June 21-22
- Where: The Camp at MidCity
Decatur Juneteenth Celebration S.I.P Bingo
- When: June 19, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Where: All Creations
3rd Annual Juneteenth Parade
- When: Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Florence, 101 E Mobile St, Florence, AL
Juneteenth Program
- When: June 20, 5 - 8 p.m.
- Where: Sheffield Public Library
Oh Freedom, 2024
- When: June 19, 10 a.m. - noon
- Where: Robert "Bob" Harrison Wellness and Advocacy Center
Juneteenth Story Time at Decatur Public Library
- When: June 18, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Where: Decatur Public Library
