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About Juneteenth

Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas in 1865 observing June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day.


The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on September 22, 1862. It went into effect on January 1, 1863. However, slaves were not freed in the Confederacy until the Union arrived on June 18, 1865.


The next day, June 19th, General Gordon Granger announced that the slaves in Texas were free by order of the president of the United States.


Today, Juneteenth has become a holiday focusing on education, achievement, community building, reflection, rejoicing, and planning for the future.


In cities across the country, people of all ethnicities, nationalities and religions are joining to acknowledge a monumental time in history. They celebrate through parades, marches, cookouts, public service awards, prayer, community gatherings and raising the Juneteenth Flag.


Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 17, 2021, it become a federal holiday.

Sources: www.juneteenth.com, www.history.com

Main Event in Kenosha

Saturday, June 17, 2023

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Saturday, June 17, 2023; 11:30am-6pm On the Lawn at 52nd Street & 13th Court

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Rain Date (Back up): Monday, June 19, 2023; 11:30am-6pm On the Lawn at 52nd Street & 13th Court

Disclaimer: The events throughout the city may be organized by different businesses. Please reach out to their organizers for details. Kenosha Juneteenth is not responsible for those events. Full list of city events CLICK: City Wide-Events

Kenosha Juneteenth Activities

Community resources, service awards, food, games for kids, vendors, music, farmer's market, networking, business development opportunities, car showcase, dancing, talent showcase, Mr. & Miss Juneteenth, Black Wall Street Kenosha, basketball tournament, and more!


Activities and events may vary each year.

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Complete a separate form for each selection. Click the links below to learn more.

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Youth Registration Forms

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City-Wide Events

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Disclaimer: The events throughout the city may be organized by different businesses. Please reach out to their organizers for details. Kenosha Juneteenth is not responsible for those events.

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