Celebrate Juneteenth at NSU
Join us for a special Juneteenth celebration at NSU Art Museum featuring a conversation with acclaimed local artist Niki Lopez on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Register here
This event will explore the significance of Juneteenth and discuss original and ethical ways to honor this historic milestone. As an artist and social practitioner, Lopez will highlight the transformative power of art in fostering freedom, expression, and collective healing through her non-profit, What’s Your Elephant.
Complimentary transportation shuttles will be provided from the NSU Davie MAIN campus to the NSU Art Museum in Ft. Lauderdale. The roundtable is free for members and included with museum admission for non-members.
For more Juneteenth events happening in South Florida, continue to scroll down.
Celebrate Juneteenth in South Florida
- Juneteenth - Broward County LibrariesCelebrate Juneteenth, Freedom Day, at events happening throughout Broward County Libraries.
- Juneteenth - Coral SpringsCelebrate freedom with libations and laughs at the Coral Springs Juneteenth Celebration, now at an indoor venue! This reimagined event will feature a jam-packed pre-party highlighted by food and entertainment.
- Juneteenth - Fort LauderdaleJoin the City of Fort Lauderdale as we commemorate Juneteenth with a vibrant celebration of freedom, unity, and cultural heritage! On June19, 1865, freedom finally reached the last enslaved people in the United States. Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, and announced that over 250,000 Black people held captive in the state were now free by law. This momentous day, Juneteenth, became a celebration of liberation for African Americans across the country.
- Juneteenth - HollywoodJoin us for a family fun day to celebrate Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery in Texas at the end of the Civil War. Local artist will perform from 6-7:30 p.m., followed by the Reaction Band with Jimmy "Bo" Horne.
- Juneteenth - MiamiCelebrate Juneteenth in Miami, where our rich cultural heritage comes alive in honor of this historic day. Every event is a tribute to resilience, freedom, and the unyielding spirit of the African American community. Join us in making this a memorable and joyous occasion!
- Juneteenth - MiramarEnjoy a fun-filled day of creative and interactive games as we journey through culture, history and art. Live Step Show performance, pop-up African Art Exhibit and more!
- Juneteenth - Pompano BeachThrough its cultural programs the City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department (PBCAD) works to celebrate the convergence of art, culture and history all year long. PBCAD has celebrated Juneteenth and Caribbean Heritage Month’s since June 2020 with a range of virtual and in person events ranging from story time and conversations to concerts and performance.
- Juneteenth - TamaracCelebrate Juneteenth, a day that symbolizes the abolition of slavery in the United States of America. The event will include performances by Ashanti Cultural Arts, guest poets, live music by the Old Skool Gang, food vendors, kids area and much more.