Background

Celebrated annually, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, that all previously-enslaved Black people in the state were free. Today, Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement though a day marked with celebrations and special gatherings.

2025 Event

Saturday, June 21

Songs of Freedom | FREE
Downtown Cary Park | 3:30 - 9 p.m.

Join us at the Park for a soulful Juneteenth Celebration with Historian Darrell Stover. Experience Songs of Freedom through live reenactments, spoken word, and a saxophone summit. A day of unity, culture, and joy honoring resilience, liberation, and the spirit of freedom! For more information, visit the Downtown Cary Park website.