Boynton Beach celebrates the momentous occasion of Juneteenth Festival: A Celebration of Freedom.  This occasion is recognized throughout the area with festivals and celebrations to recognize the holiday. If you are looking for a fun family afternoon head over to Boynton Beach for a free Juneteenth event.

Juneteenth is a holiday that acknowledges this significant day in U.S. history. This year marks the 156th anniversary of this special holiday that celebrates the emancipation and symbolic end of slavery of African Americans in the United States. Although Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, the last slaves in the United States were finally freed in Texas on June 19th, 1865. The blend of both words “June” and “nineteenth” birthed the term “Juneteenth.” 

The Juneteenth Festival: A Celebration of Freedom will be filled with food trucks and entertainment from local artists and poets. This year, the City of Boynton Beach will feature live music and entertainment. The event will also have activities for all ages, including children who can tap into their artistic side with coloring and drawing or participating in games. 

The Celebration of Freedom will be located at Sara Sims Park in Boynton Beach on June 19, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.