Juneteenth (a portmanteau of “June” and “nineteenth”) commemorates the 1865 emancipation of Black slaves in the United States. Today, the celebration often includes singing, street fairs, cookouts, and Miss Juneteenth contests. In 2022, Juneteenth officially became a state-recognized holiday in Washington. Read on for the biggest events planned for the holiday, from Atlantic Street Center’s 24th Annual Juneteenth Celebration to Juneteenth at NAAM: A Movement for Joy, or check out our Juneteenth calendar for even more options.
Atlantic Street Center’s 24th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Check out one of Seattle’s longest-running Juneteenth celebrations with an evening of live performances, delicious food, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and a resource fair. You can expect step performances, tap dancing, jump rope tricks, and hip-hop as the Atlantic Street Center honors the history and culture of Black communities in the US. If you can’t make it out, don’t worry! The whole thing will be streamed on Rainier Avenue Radio. SHANNON LUBETICH
Rainier Beach Community Center, Dunlap (Wed June 18)
