2011

 
BIRMINGHAM
June 18, 2011 - Brenda's Brown Bosom Buddies - Event is sponsored by Brenda's Brown Bosom Buddies. This is a 501(c)(3)non-profit
organization dedicated to educate, facilitate, and install programs & activities to empower women & men of color ~ Survivors or those directly
affected by Breast Cancer. Event will be held @ 1001 6th Place ~ Pratt City. Bham, Al. Sat ~ June 18, 2011 - 5:30 to 10:30PM. This will be a
Backyard event. We will serve Barbecue, Red soda pop, watermelon.We will have readings relative to Juneteenth and Breast Cancer Awareness. Donation is $10.00 adv. /$15.00 day of. For info: call (205) 798-6215.
 
 

2010

GADSEN
June 18, 2010 - WMGJ Radio will host its 24th annual Juneteenth celebration on June 19 at Bud Hughley Park here in Gadsden.  On Friday, June 18, we will kick-off the event with the "Miss Juneteenth" pageant to be held at Elliot Community Center on West Meighan Boulevarde in Gadsden at 6PM.
 
GAINESVILLE
On Saturday, June 19 from 8am to 5 pm the Town of Gainesville will host it's first annual Juneteenth Celebration.  This years' theme is "A Celebration of Freedom."  Events planned throughout the day include a "King of the Grill" Barbeque Cook-Off, Poster Contest for 5th -8th grade students, Period Dress (1865) Costume Contest, Art Exhibits, Gospel/R&B singing featuring local artists and an Award Cermony honoring local business owners and schools for services rendered to aid the growth and development of the Gainesville Community.  Vendor booths are available. Mayor Carrie F. Fulghum (The First Black and the First Female Mayor in her third term of office said it was just time for this type of celebration.)
 
TUSKEGEE
June 19, 2010 - Tuskegee, Alabama serves as the host city for the 2010 Juneteenth experience. We welcome our brothers and sisters from Mother Africa (Benin, Togo, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon) as they journey across the waters to celebrate with us. The Festival will be held at the Municipal Complex, 101 Fonville Street from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Expect food, exhibits, vendors, music, drummers,speeches, and fun. The week of activities will move to Montgomery, Selma and end in Mobile and Africatown on June 23, 2010. Let the circle be unbroken!
 
SCOTTSBORO
June 19, 2010 - The Scottsboro-Jackson Multicultural Heritage Foundation, Inc. and The Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center - A "GATHERING" of relatives, friends, and other interested persons on the grounds of a Historic African American Church, which now houses The Scottsboro Boys Museum, for the purpose of celebrating the emancipation of our ancestors, and honoring our heritage through speeches, poetry, song, dance, fellowship, prayer, reflections and good food.
Date of Event:  June 19, 2010.  Opening Ceremony: 10:00 a.m.; Program: 1:00 p.m. Address:  428 West Willow Street, Scottsboro, Alabama  35768  Museum Phone #s:  256-609-4202, 256-244-1310, 256-218-0124;
 
 
 
 

2009

BIRMINGHAM
June 6-7, 2009 - Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Annual Juneteenth Celebration - Birmingham's Juneteenth Celebration takes place in Kelly Ingram Park and the grounds of the Civil Rights Institute. Celebrations include a special Culturefest. 520 16th Street N 35203 - 205 328 9696
 

2008

SELMA
June 19-21, 2008 - Slavery and Civil War Museum - Sponsored by the Slavery and Civil War Museum in Selma, Alabama.  The celebration will be held June 19th through the 21st.   
 
Anniston
June 14, 2008 - food booth june 14,2008 9.00am
 
Florence
June 19, 2008 - Baha'i Faith / Diversity Council / Interfaith Council - Location:  Boys and Girls Club - Date:  June 19th - Time:  12 noon
Activities:  Observance and picnic
 
Montgomery
June 14, 2008 - Quality Entertainment - The first annual Juneteenth in Montgomery, Alabama is being held In Shopping Square on Woodmere Blvd in Montgomery, Alabama 36117 at 11:00 AM through 7:00 PM. There will be fun and Games for the Children; also there will be NFL players signing autographs for the fans. There will be music, food, and drinks for everyone. It will be live groups performing such as: Gospel, rap, R&B, Country Latin, and rock. You will be able to reister to vote for the up coming Election So come out and be a part of history
 
MOUNDVILLE
June 1 - 7, 2008 - Mt. Sinai Methodist Church - Mound State Park,Picnic, Saturday, June 7 "The Coming Celebration of Juneteenth Heritary" Bringing the Mt. Sinai Methodist Church and the community together. The program will start with the history of Juneteenth.
With the following activities: Food, Water and sodas, Games for all ages, Ball game, Talent contest Singing, Display artifacts, Fun! Fun! Fun!
 
 
 
 

2006

Huntsville
June 17, 2006 - By proclamation of the Huntsville city mayor, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated will host its 12th Annual Juneteenth Festival “A Celebration of Life, Truth and Freedom”
on Saturday, June 17th, 2006 on the Campus of Alabama A&M University. The event is free to the public and will take place between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. There will be a variety of activities and entertainment for children and adults. Some of the various activities include a talent show featuring local elementary and high school cheerleading squads, dance teams, dramatic multicultural presentations performed in song and dance, games for kids and performances by Burwell’s Taekwondo Academy and many others. Local vendors will provide food, drinks as well as a variety of other products and services. Other community service organizations will be in attendance to register voters, screen for Sickle Cell and check blood pressure.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, a certified 501C-3 non-profit organization, was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., January 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students. The founders of the organization wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service. Today, ninety years later, Phi Beta Sigma has blossomed into an international organization of leaders striving to uphold our Fraternity Motto "Culture for Service and Service for Humanity".  It is in keeping with the spirit of the Fraternity Motto that Phi Beta Sigma organizes and supports numerous activities and projects in the Huntsville community.

For more information about attending the event or participating as a vendor or performer please contact Ray Campbell at (256) 895-6222/(256) 426-1963
 
Anniston
06/17/2006 - Juneteenth Heritage Festival - THE 14TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH HERITAGE FESTIVAL IS COMING SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2005 ZINN PARK W. 14TH ST. & GURNEE AVENUE, ANNISTON, AL. This Juneteenth event--"An Emancipation Celebration" is the largest program of its kind in Northeast Alabama.  Activities include Blues and R&B bands, live entertainment, dancing, talent contest, a step competition, Hip-Hop block party, Gospel concert & choir sing, food vendors, arts & crafts, business exhibits and kiddie rides. The program is scheduled to run from 10:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. Bring your lawn chairs and stay all day. Free Admission. This free event has been planned and organized by volunteers from the community who have formed the Juneteenth Heritage Board of Anniston. Contact us by mail: P.O. Box 942, Anniston, Al. 36202
 
Tuskegee
 Saturday, June 24, 2006 - Tuskegee Islamic Community - Come celebrate with the community on Saturday, June 24, 2006 in Commemorating Juneteenth. There will be Food, Fun, and Games for all ages. Rappers, Dancers, Singers, poets, Martial Artist. Activities Start At 11:00 A.M.Speakers, Vendors, and Exhibitor Are Welcome. Vendors:$25.00 For Table; $50.00 If Water And Electricity Are Needed. *********Sorry,No Food Vendors*********
Let's Make This A Festival To Remember!
 
 

2005

BIRMINGHAM
It’s that time again! BCRI’s Tenth Annual Juneteenth Festival will take place June 3-5. The event will kick off with a spectacular concert Friday night featuring the “Angel of the Night” Angela Bofill at UAB's Alys Stephens Center. Tickets are available at BCRI and/or by calling 205-975-ARTS. On Saturday we’ll have our FREE, day-long street festival with lots of music, fun for kids, food and free admission to the Institute. Then on Sunday the city will gather for a special worship service at the historic Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. For more information, check BCRI's website, www.bcri.org. For questions, call Ahmad Ward, Head of Education, at 866-328-9696, ext. 234.
MONTGOMERY
June 12, 2005 -Metropolitan United Methodist Church - Community Wide Celebration with local talent, choirs and the nationally known "Alabama Boys" gospel group as featured performers.

The Alabama Department of Revenue will host its Sixth Juneteenth Luncheon and Diversity Awareness Program on Thursday, June 16, 2005 at 11:30 a.m.  This year’s event will be held at the RSA Plaza Terrace, 770 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama.  Our theme is “Perfecting Unity through Education and Building a Better Workplace through Diversity.”  The speaker this year is State Representative John F. Knight, Jr.  The price for the luncheon is $15.00 and the deadline is Friday, June 10, 2005.  Make checks payable to Montgomery Catering Inc.  For more information or to register for this event, please contact Kim McDaniel at (334) 353-5480

ANNISTON
Juneteenth Heritage Festival - THE 13TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH HERITAGE FESTIVAL IS COMING SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2005 ZINN PARK W. 14TH ST. & GURNEE AVENUE, ANNISTON, AL. This Juneteenth event--"An Emancipation Celebration" is the largest program of its kind in Northeast Alabama.  Activities include Blues and R&B bands, live entertainment, dancing, talent contest, a step competition, Hip-Hop block party, Gospel concert & choir sing, food vendors, arts & crafts, business exhibits and kiddie rides. The program is scheduled to run from 10:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. Bring your lawn chairs and stay all day. Free Admission. This free event has been planned and organized by volunteers from the community who have formed the Juneteenth Heritage Board of Anniston. Contact us by mail: P.O. Box 942, Anniston, Al. 36202
GEORGIANA
June 11, 2005 - Alabama New South Coalition Butler County Chapter - Step teams, drill teams, The Gospel Harmonnaires singing group, questions and answers on black history, delicious foods, fun and games for entire family.
CAMDEN
June 12, 2005 - Jackson & Associates - Father's Day Juneteenth Jubliee - Live Radio Remote Broadcast/WJAM 107.9 "Doc Holiday" DJ, Selma, AL - Live Entertainment featuring 5 Deep Soljaz (Rap Group).  There will be MUSIC/MOVIES FOOD/FUN & FELLOWSHIPPING. 12 NOON until 2:00 pm Piggly Wiggly Plaza -ByPass Hwy. 10E & Historical Hwy. 41 South/CAMDEN.