Guide: Juneteenth events and celebrations throughout New York City

Juneteenth marks the 1865 emancipation of the last group of enslaved people, who were in Texas, 2.5 years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

On this day General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas informing the last group of enslaved people that they were freed.

Here are events around New York City to mark the date.

Juneteenth Summit 2022
Where: Virtual
Time: 9 a.m.
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Juneteenth Paint & Sip
Where: 1450 Commerce Ave, Bronx
Time: 6-10 p.m.
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13th Annual Juneteenth NYC Festival
Where: Linden Park
Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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651 ARTS' Juneteenth Celebration
Where: The Center for Fiction, Brooklyn
Time: 1-8 p.m.
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Juneteenth NYC Concert
Where: Prospect Park
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2nd Annual Juneteenth Family Day in Pelham Bay
Where: Pelham Bay Park
Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Juneteenth: Celebration of Black Excellence
Where: Cadman Plaza Park
Time: 12-4 p.m.
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Jubilee 2022 - A Juneteenth Celebration of Black Excellence
Where: The Atrium14 Park Street
Time: 1-9 p.m.
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Juneteenth Celebration at Van Cortlandt Park
Where: Van Cortlandt Park
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
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