Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States.  Join in on one of these local celebrations of Black heritage and community happening all month long:

• June 14, 2025: City of Homestead Juneteenth Amateur Night – The City of Homestead invites the community to celebrate freedom and expression with a dynamic Juneteenth Amateur Night on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Miami Dade College Homestead Campus, Building C, 4th Floor. This uplifting event is part of the City’s ongoing Juneteenth celebrations honoring African Americans and showcasing the richness of Black culture and talent.
• June 14, 2025: HistoryMiami Free Family Fun Day: Celebrating Juneteenth – Learn about Miami’s vibrant Black History with a special highlights tour of our permanent exhibit, Tropical Dreams: A People’s History of South Florida. Enjoy a video presentation showcasing stories from Black Miami featuring local storytellers. Make Kente-inspired jewelry and participate in our community mural.
• June 14, 2025: Hued Songs: The Juneteenth Experience @ The Parker Playhouse – This annual commemoration of our country’s national holiday brings together artists who understand that remembering is itself a revolutionary act. Through an intimate concert theater experience, we blend soulful melodies, gospel rhythms, and classical arrangements with spoken word and dance—creating a space where liberation and freedom are not just commemorated, but deeply felt. Hued Songs’ Executive Artistic Director Kunya Rowley has assembled a collaborative team of thoughtful creators including Musical Director King Friday leading vocalists and musicians, choreographer Gentry George, writer and creative producer Arsimmer McCoy, and visual artist Russell Watson, whose digital projections help bring these stories to life.
• June 18-19, 2025: Hued Songs: The Juneteenth Experience @ The Colony Theatre
• June 19, 2025: HAUM Studios’ Juneteenth Celebration – Join a soulful session blending yoga, West African dance, and live drumming to uplift your spirit and honor freedom.
• June 19, 2025: Roots Bookstore & Market Grand Opening – Celebrate the grand opening of this new community hub in Liberty City.
• June 19, 2025: Faith + Fortitude +Forward Celebration Event – Enjoy a day filled with history lessons, food, art and poetry.
• June 21, 2025: Freedom Fest: A Juneteenth Celebration at the Lyric – Freedom Fest Historical Exhibition about Juneteenth
• June 21, 2025: 3rd Annual Juneteenth Run for Education – This event is a great way to celebrate Juneteenth while supporting education in our community. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to get active, this event is perfect for all levels. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and have a great time doing it.
• June 22, 2025: The Poetry Potluck’s Juneteenth Freedom Day of Wellness – This Wellness Day is in honor of Juneteenth and will commence with a sound bath followed by a day of activities, art-based activations, opportunities for fellowship and relaxation throughout with Poetry on the Open Stage and a feast at the Family Table.