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About Juneteenth
Juneteenth, originating in Galveston, Texas in 1865, marks June 19th as 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.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
In cities across the country, people of all ethnicities, nationalities and religions celebrate through parades, marches, cookouts, public service awards, prayer, community gatherings and raising the Juneteenth Flag.
Sources: www.juneteenth.com, www.history.com
Main Event in Kenosha
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Time: 11:30am - 6:00pm
Location: On the Lawn at 52nd Street & 13th Court
Rain Date (back up): Saturday, June 22, 2024
Time: 11:30am - 6:00pm
Location: 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. For a full list of City Wide-Events, see below.
Kenosha Juneteenth Activities
Join us for a day of family friendly events. We will have community resources, service awards, food, games for kids, vendors, music, a farmer's market, networking, dancing, talent showcase, Mr. & Miss Juneteenth honorees, Black Wall Street Kenosha, basketball tournament and more!
Activities and events may vary each year.
Want to participate?
Complete a separate form for each selection. Click the links below to learn more.
Youth Registration Forms
Complete a separate form for each selection.
Click the links below to learn more.
City-Wide Events
Click the link below to learn more.
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. For a full list of City Wide-Events, see below.
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Got questions? Contact Us!
Email: juneteenthkeno@gmail.com
Allow 24-72 business hours for a response.
