MINNEAPOLIS — Juneteenth celebrations in Minneapolis return to at the least 1985, however 2023 is trying larger than ever.
Loads of occasions within the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota present alternatives to rejoice, study and are available collectively.
Earlier this yr, Gov. Tim Walz signed a invoice making Juneteenth an official state vacation. The invoice obtained overwhelming bipartisan help with a vote of 126-1.
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the top of slavery within the southern United States.
Listed here are a number of the highlights, adopted by a fuller checklist of Juneteenth festivities and observations.
June 10: Juneteenth Brunch that includes Dr. Bernice A. King
When: June 10, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis
Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr. Heart for Nonviolent Social Change, hosts a dialog “It Begins with Me: Cultivating a Beloved Group Mindset to Remodel Unjust Programs.”
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June 16: Northside Cease the Violence BBQ
When: Friday, June 16, Midday-6 p.m.
Location: Shiloh Temple, 1201 West Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis
Do not Shoot Weapons, Shoot Hoops hosts Northside’s first cease the violence BBQ with a free three-on-three basketball event.
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June 17: Black Our bodies in Movement
When: Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Location: Midtown International Market, 920 E. Lake Road, Minneapolis
Midtown International Market and Cultural Wellness Heart rejoice with Black Our bodies in Movement: The Final Expression of Freedom. The day-long occasion incorporates a household gradual bike roll round South Minneapolis, a studying of the Proclamation, train courses, music and extra.
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June 17: Juneteenth Minnesota – A Household Celebration!
When: Saturday, June 17, Midday-4 p.m.
Location: Allianz Subject, 400 Snelling Ave N, St Paul
The Anika Basis hosts its annual Juneteenth Minnesota – A Household Celebration. It would characteristic neighborhood griot, scholarship awards, hip-hop music, a child’s enjoyable zone, meals from the African Diaspora, and extra.
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June 17: Metropolis of Minneapolis Juneteenth celebration
When: Saturday, June 17, Midday-6 p.m.
Location: Bethune Park, 1304 tenth Ave N, Minneapolis
Be a part of the neighborhood on the Celebrating Freedom Day Occasion with meals, leisure, and household actions.
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June 17: College of Minnesota, the Artwork of Freedom
When: Saturday, June 17, Midday-6 p.m.
Location: U of M UROC, 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis
The College of Minnesota hosts its second annual Juneteenth Celebration block occasion and commemorative march at Robert J. Jones City Analysis and Outreach-Engagement Heart (UROC). This yr’s theme focuses on The Artwork of Freedom: Pleasure. Resistance. Relaxation.
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June 17: ROCC the Metropolis Juneteenth
When: Saturday, June 17, 2-6 p.m.
Location: Dodge Nature Heart, 1701 Charlton St, West St. Paul, MN
Residents of Colour Collective hosts ROCC the Metropolis Juneteenth with meals and music.
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June 17: NAACP Freedom Fund Gala
When: Saturday, June 17, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Intercontinental, 11 East Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul
The NAACP Saint Paul Roy Wilkins Department celebrates its a hundred and tenth anniversary with a Freedom Fund Gala. A panel dialogue with neighborhood leaders will tackle the theme “The Battle is Actual: Creating Hope For Our Youth.”
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June 19: Minnesota State Capitol celebration
When: Monday, June 19, Midday-4 p.m.
Location: 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St Paul
Greater than ten native organizations are hosing Juneteenth on the Minnesota State Capitol. There will probably be meals, video games, music, facepainting, and extra.
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June 19: Juneteenth in Rondo
When: Monday, June 19, 2023, Midday-5 p.m.
Location: Rondo Commemorative Plaza, 820 Concordia Ave, St. Paul
The Rondo Heart of Numerous Expressions hosts its third annual observance. Together with leisure, there may even be a job truthful and audio system.
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June 19: Soul of the Southside 2023 Juneteenth Pageant
When: Monday, June 19, Midday-8 p.m.
Location: Hook and Ladder, 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis
Soul of the Southside hosts its free arts and music pageant to rejoice black tradition and neighborhood. All ages actions are midday to 2:30 p.m. with face portray, bouncy home, and a guide cell.
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Occasions throughout Minnesota
Saturday, June 10
Juneteenth Jubilee: Candy Potato Pie Showcase – 6/10 @ 9-10:30 a.m. (Mill Metropolis Museum, Minneapolis)
Juneteenth Brunch that includes Dr. Bernice A. King – 6/10 @ 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis)
Sunday, June 11
commUNITY Juneteenth celebration – 6/11 @ 2-5 p.m. (Emerson Ave, twenty second – twenty fourth streets)
Friday, June 16
Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story – 6/16 @ 10 a.m.-noon (Breck Faculty, Golden Valley)
Northside Cease the Violence BBQ – 6/16 @ Midday-6 p.m. (Shiloh Temple, 1201 West Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis)
Dwelling Waters Youth Program: Northside Juneteenth Weekend Celebration – 6/16 @ 3-7 p.m. (Capri Theater Plaza, Minneapolis)
St. Cloud’s twenty fifth annual Juneteenth Celebration – 6/16 @ 3-9 p.m. (Lake George Park, 1011 seventh Road, St. Cloud, MN)
Juneteenth Jubilee 2023: A Black Burlesque Present – 6/16 @ 6-9 p.m. (Capri Theater, Minneapolis)
Women of Soul: A Juneteenth Celebration – 6/16 @ 7-9 p.m. (The Dakota, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis)
Saturday, June 17
Juneteenth Roseville 2023 – 6/17 @ 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Central Park, Roseville)
Juneteenth Celebrating Group – 6/17 @ 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Ojibway Park, Woodbury, MN)
Brooklyn Heart Juneteenth Celebration – 6/17 @ 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (Centennial Park, Brooklyn Heart)
Black Our bodies in Movement: The Final Expression of Freedom – 6/17 @ Midday-3 p.m. (Midtown International Market, Minneapolis)
Juneteenth Minnesota – A Household Celebration! – 6/17 @ Midday-4 p.m. (Allianz Subject, St. Paul)
Richfield Juneteenth Celebration – 6/17 @ Midday-4 p.m. (Richfield Group Bandshell)
Juneteenth 2023 Celebration – 6/17 @ Midday-5 p.m. (Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1739 E Heart St, Rochester, MN)
Metropolis of Minneapolis Juneteenth celebration – 6/17 @ Midday-6 p.m. (Bethune Park: 1304 N. tenth Ave, Minneapolis)
College of Minnesota Juneteenth Celebration – 6/17 @ Midday-6 p.m. (U of M, 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis)
Free to Be — Celebrating Freedom with the Black Group – 6/17 @ 1-3:30 p.m. (North River Hills Park, Burnsville)
Metropolis of Brooklyn Park: Black Well being is Wealth – 6/17 @ 1-7 p.m. (North Hennepin Group School, Brooklyn Park)
ROCC the Metropolis Juneteenth – 6/17 @ 2-6 p.m. (Dodge Nature Heart, West St. Paul)
Frogtown Farm Juneteenth Dinner – 6/17 @ 2-8 p.m. (Frogtown Farm, St. Paul)
NAACP Freedom Fund Gala – 6/17 @ 6-9 p.m. (Intercontinental St. Paul)
Sunday, June 18
SLP Juneteenth Celebration – 6/18 @ 1-4 p.m. (3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN)
Duluth NAACP Annual Juneteenth Celebration – 6/17 @ Midday-5 p.m. (Central Hillside Group Heart, Duluth)
Twin Ports Juneteenth – 6/18 @ Midday-6 p.m. (Harrison Park, Duluth)
Monday, June 19
Bloomington Juneteenth Celebration – 6/19 @ 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Kennedy Excessive Faculty, Bloomington, MN)
MN State Capitol celebration – 6/19 @ Midday-4 p.m. (MN State Capitol)
Juneteenth in Rondo – 6/19 @ Midday-5 p.m. (Rondo Commemorative Plaza, 820 Concordia Ave, St. Paul)
Soul of the Southside 2023 Juneteenth Pageant – 6/19 @ Midday-8 p.m. (Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis)
NAACP Annual Juneteenth Jubilee – 6/19 @ 1-6 p.m. (Central Hillside Group Heart, Duluth)
Maple Grove Juneteenth Celebration – 6/19 @ 3-8 p.m. (City Inexperienced, Maple Grove)
Have a good time Juneteenth at Centennial Lakes Park – 6/19 @ 4-8 p.m. (7499 France Ave S, Edina)
Echo Within the Distance Guide Launch with Writer Shayla Michelle – 6/19 @ 6 p.m. (ModernWell, 2909 South Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis)
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