JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL OF THE CAROLINAS

16 -19 June 2022, Charlotte NC

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North Carolina

CHARLOTTE

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16-19 JUNE

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JUNETEENTH Celebration
In The Heart of Plaza Midwood

Each year, The Juneteenth Festival of The Carolinas celebrates the end of slavery, and the African American community is taking the opportunity to come together to reflect and remember the historical event. The Juneteenth committee proudly schedules events that are carefully selected to maximize the experience for all who attend. This year is no different! Check out the jam-packed schedule for #CLTJuneteenth2022

SPEAKERS & PERFORMERS

June 16, 2022

Youth Culture Camp

June 17, 2022

Drum Circle

June 18, 2022

Open Ceremony

June 18, 2022

History of Juneteenth

June 18, 2022

Entertainments & Prayers

June 19, 2022

Gospel Fest

June 19, 2022

Entertainments & Closing Ceremony

Join us on June 18 at 10 AM. The Unity March will begin at the Grady Cole Center and end at the House of Africa on Central Avenue and Thomas Avenue where the Festival began 25 years ago. Come join us for a peaceful celebration

Juneteenth Event Parking

Corner of Thomas and Central Avenues
Wells Fargo 1616 Central Ave. $5.00
2100 Commonwealth Ave. $3.00
US Post Office 1233 The Plaza:

Saturday after 1:00 PM/All day Sunday

Juneteenth Event Shuttle

Charlotte Metro Credit Union-718 Central Ave
International Cultural Center 1817 Central Avenue
Little Rock AME Zion parking lot
- Pickups on the hour

Friday 5-10 PM (Charlotte Metro Credit Union & Little Rock AME Zion Church only)

Saturday 7:00am - 11:00pm

Sunday 9:00 am – 10:00pm

SCHEDULE

In The Heart of plaza Midwood

June 16, 2022
Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Youth Culture camp

June 17, 2022
Friday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Drum Circle

June 18, 2022
Saturday, 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Opening Ceremony,
Prayers & History of
Juneteenth

June 19, 2022
Sunday, 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Gospel Fest

&
Closing Ceremony