Check out these Juneteenth celebration events in Huntsville

Juneteenth, celebrated June 19, recognizes the end of slavery in the United States and is now a national holiday. Also referred to as Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day, it became an official federal holiday in 2021.

In the Huntsville area, you have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the holiday at a bevy of different events.

Black Restaurant Week

• What: This 10-day celebration supports every restaurant, chef, vendor and owner of anything connected to feeding the Rocket City. The year’s highlighted event will be the Rocket City Rodeo Southern Soul and R&B Festival, which features live music, food trucks and vendors
• When: June 13-22
• Where: Multiple locations
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Annual Juneteenth Festival

• What: Throughout the park, festival-goers can explore booths from local nonprofits, community groups and organizations offering valuable resources and services. Get some food from multiple food trucks as a DJ spins tunes between live stage performances. The night will conclude with a fireworks display.
• When: June 14, 5-9PM
• Where: Big Spring Park, 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Hip Hop LIVE at The Camp

• What: Enjoy live music by Shaheed and DJ Supreme, Enrique 1X, Rayed R and more. Also, enjoy food and drink specials all night.
• When: June 19, 5-10PM
• Where: The Camp at MidCity, 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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Summer Skate Jam

• What: Join The Orion Amphitheater in honoring Juneteenth at a special edition of Summer Skate Jam under the Apollo South Dome, featuring a curated selection of local Black-owned vendors.
• When: June 21, 5-11PM
• Where: The Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
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5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at The Camp

• What: Come out to MidCity and enjoy live music a market, food and drinks and a Buffalo Soldiers reenactment at The Camp.
• When: June 21, 2-11PM
• Where: The Camp at MidCity, 5909 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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Unchained and Untamed

• What: This is a dual celebration of Pride Month and Juneteenth, featuring fellowship, freedom and fierce self-expression. Expect music, live performances, community resources, food, advocacy and peace.
• When: June 22, 1PM
• Where: 4701 Meridian St NW, Suite K Huntsville, AL 35811
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Juneteenth Jam Session

• What: Head to Valley Conservatory in Hampton Cove to enjoy a night of live music. Bring an instrument or just your ears and celebrate this powerful day.
• When: June 22, 5PM
• Where: Valley Conservatory, 5732 US-431, Brownsboro, AL 35741
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