Bristol Juneteenth Celebration
Sat, Jun 15
|Cumberland Square Park
Time & Location
Jun 15, 2024, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cumberland Square Park, 200 Lee St, Bristol, VA 24201, USA
About the event
Bristol TN/VA Celebrates 5th Annual Juneteenth Event
The Bristol Juneteenth Celebration Committee is proud to announce the annual Juneteenth Celebration, a commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm the event promises a day filled with enrichment, entertainment, food and fun.
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, marks the momentous occasion when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to announce the end of slavery, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Since then, Juneteenth has evolved into a symbolic day of remembrance and celebration of African American freedom and achievement.
The celebration will feature an array of activities and attractions for all ages, including:
Live Performances: Enjoy a live reggae band, gospel, saxophonist, stand-up poetry and other local entertainment
Food and Vendors: Free food and…