2011
Schenectady
June 17, 18, 19 - Hamilton Hill Arts Center - THE HAMILTON HILL ARTS CENTER PROUDLY PRESENTS
11th ANNUAL CAPITAL DISTRICT JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION IN SCHENECTADY, NY
June 17-19
Schenectady, NY

The 11TH annual Juneteenth celebration will be a free 3-day festival beginning Friday evening, June 17, 6-7pm with a program in memory of our ancestors and our history at the African-American Burial Ground in Vale Cemetery, and continuing through Saturday and Sunday, June 18 and 19 at Central Park. 

Activities

Friday, June 17, 6pm, Vale Cemetery: Opening program in memory of the ancestors

• Drumming, song, presentations by winners of the High School Essay Contest, visit by Moses Viney and an ice cream social sponsored by Stewarts Ice Cream

Saturday, June 18, 1pm, Central Park:

• Vendors selling African and African-American crafts and food; information booths, activities for children, an art exhibit

• Non-stop entertainment including George Boone’s Blues Band;

• The second annual Xpress Yo’Self Youth Talent Show, hosted by Sean Reid, with prizes for the winners

• Meet and Greet Reception introducing new Hamilton Hill Arts Center Executive Director, Penny Holmes.

Sunday, June 19th, 12 Noon, Central Park

• Interfaith Service

• Featured performers include national gospel recording artist, Arthur Danzy and Antonia Brown and the Ruckers, praise singers.

• Other performers include Keshon Bailey, and Rhyme and Reason Racket, featuring J. Twice 

• Father of the year award

 
 Buffalo
June 11-June 19 - Fillmore Ave. near best at Humboldt Park.  Sat. and Sun. 10am-8pm
parade, live music, art, food, dancing, motivational speakers,job info., medical info.,many vendors (jewelry, clothing, food, arts/crafts, purses, cds/movies, books,)
 

2010
NEW YORK CITY/MANHATTAN
June 19, 2010 - The Brooklyn Four Plus One, Inc. - The Brooklyn Repertory Ensemble, directed by Wade Barnes, will present a concert in celebration of Juneteenth.  The concert will feature an original composition by Wade Barnes, "From Slavery to Freedom,"  as well as compositions by members of the B.R.E. and popular jazz standards. Location:  St. Peter's Lutheran Church 619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street New York, New York 10022 Date:  June 19 Time: 7:30 - 10:00pm Family-friendly jazz concert - Suggested donation of $10 supports the Music Education programs of the Brooklyn Four Plus One, Inc.
 
June 19, 2010 - Castle Clinton/National Park Service - Juneteenth A Celebration of Liberty - June 19, 2010 at 1 p.m. - Juneteenth, (June 19, 1865), refers to the news of the Emancipation that General Gordon Granger took to Texas along with a force of Union soldiers 2-1/2 years after Lincoln declared American slaves free on Sept. 22, 1862. Nicola and Rufus James will lead a presentation of poetry, music and dialogue, commemorating the official end of slavery in America.  For more information called 212-344-7220
 
 
BRONX
June 19, 2010  - Stop the Violence Keep the Peace Event - This event is to unite the community and speak about the violence that is killing our young men and woman....in Memory of Harry Wright and all those who lost loved ones through Violence...Please come out and unite as one as we have a peaceful day to educate and inspire young and old individuals to love one another....
 
OLEAN
June 4, 5, 6, 2010
African American Center for Cultural Development
402 W. Green Street (Former Site of Bethel AME Church)
Olean Juneteenth 2010
Schedule of Events
All Weekend:
Photo and Art Exhibits, Food, Lemonade Stand, African Goods and T-shirts
Friday:
12 – 4: National NeighborWorks Week Vegetable Plant Distribution
1 – 4 : Art Workshop Day One: Metal Casting
1-4: Local Artists (Mafia 64 Entertainment)
5 – 6 : Jumping the Broom / Ribbon Cutting
6-6:30: Light refreshments
6:30-8: Live Music

Food: Fried Green Tomatoes, Fried Pickles

Saturday:
12 – 8: Food & Vending
1-2: Olean Theater Workshop Presentation - “North To Freedom”- The Aunt Sarah Johnson Story
2-3: Follow the Drinking Gourd Art / History
1-4: Children’s Activities
1 -2: Crowns
2- 3: Masks
3 -4: Beaded Necklaces
3-4: Play - “North to Freedom” – The Aunt Sarah Johnson Story
3-4: Cooking Demo – Jerk Chicken Feast
3 – 5: Art Workshop Day Two Metal Casting
4-5: Spoken Word – Readings by Local Residents – Famous Black Poets – Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou
5-6: Culture/ Art Demonstration – “Spirit” Bottle Trees
6-7: Drumming Demonstration
7-8: Drumming Circle Group Participation

Food: Jerk Chicken, Pigeon Rice, Fried Plantains and Corn Bread (Hot Stuff)

Sunday:
11-12: Community Praise
12-1 “The History of Soul Food”
12-2: Children’s Crafts
1-2: MoJo Hand Blues Band featuring Fontilla Timmons
1-3: Movie – “The Wiz”
1-3: Art Workshop Day 3: Metal Casting
2-4: Cultural Games
2:30-3: Cooking Demo – Memphis BBQ
3-4 Raffle Drawings
4-5: Building Blessing/Closing Prayer

Food: BBQ (Pulled Pork), Beans, Greens and Corn Bread (Hot Stuff)
 
LAKE PLACID
June 19, 2010 - John Brown Lives! A"Celebrating Juneteenth" with Scott Christianson, author of "Freeing Charles: The Struggle to Free a Slave on the Eve of the Civil War". Author reception on June 19, 2010, on the rooftop terrace of Northwoods Inn, Lake Placid, NY, from 4:00. Cash bar reception followed by optional Adirondack-style BBQ. Donations welcome. Event sponsored by John Brown Lives!, Lake Placid Institute for the Arts & Humanities, and John Brown Coming Home. "Celebrating Juneteenth" is one of a series of "Anti-Slavery Conventions" examining slavery and human trafficking in our world, yesterday and today.
 
June 19, 2010 - Lake Placid Institute for the Arts & Humanities - Reception for Scott Christianson, author of the critically acclaimed book "Freeing Charles" - 4 pm on the rooftop deck of the Northwoods Inn on Main Street in Lake Placid. Cash bar, Adirondack BBQ to follow for $10 pp. With the Lake Placid Institute, John Brown Lives! and John Brown Coming Home.
 
 
BROOKLYN
June 19, 2010 - Brownsville Heritage House - We invite you to our 13th annual Juneteenth celebration featuring a slavery exhibit, artwork, poetry, plus other surprises.  Festivities from 2 - 5 p.m. Heritage House is located at 581 Mother Gaston Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11212 (Upstairs over the Stone Ave. Library at the corner of Dumont Ave.)  Contact: (718)385-1111. FREE Admission.
June 19, 2010 -Redemption Community World Ministries, Inc - Church Service: African Heritage Festival
 
 
 
 
 

2009
ITHACA
June 20, 2009 - Southside Community Center - Annual Street festival celebration with music, activities, children's games, performers and vendors.
 
BROOKLYN
June 20, 2009 - Brownsville Heritage House - We invite you to our 12th annual Juneteenth celebration featuring a slavery exhibit, artwork, poetry, dancers, music and a talent contest.  Festivities from 12 - 5 p.m. Heritage House is located at 581 Mother Gaston Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11212 (Upstairs over the Stone Ave. Library at the corner of Dumont Ave.)  Contact: (718)385-1111. FREE Admission
 
GORDON HEIGHTS
June 13, 2009 - Celebration Breakfast - 123 Seymoour Lane,Gordon Heights, Long Island New York. Information Sharing--Full Breakfast - Guest Speakers
 
ROUND ROCK
June 19-20, 2009 - The Baca Center 301 W. Bagdad Ave Round Rock, TX - June 19th 5pm-8pm, June 20th 11am-6pm - Live music, BBQ Cook-off, Kids Area, Drumline, 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, Food & Retail vendors
 
SYRACUSE
June 11-13, 2009 - Thursday June 11, 2009 Ancestral Recognition Ceremony - 6:00 pm Dinner Program - At the Institute of Human Performance Lobby
Tickets $30
For information call Vanessa Johnson 315-471-7378

Friday June 12, 2009 Gospel, Youth & Family Day
Flag Raising Ceremony
10:00 am Syracuse City Hall

2:00 to 9:00 pm Spirit of Jubilee Park
For information call 315-380-2090

Winston Gaskin Community Walk for Wellness
Step off at 3:00 pm at Manly Field house to Jubilee Park
For information call 315-395-8845

6:00 PM Miss Juneteenth Pagaent at Jubilee Park

Saturday June 13, 2009 Juneteenth Festival
10:00 am to noon Families United Then and Now Parade Starts at the Dr. King School )corner of Castle and State), then down Salina Street to Clinton Square

1:00 pm Kids Fun Zone

1:00 pm Ribbon Cutting Ceremony by the First Lady of New York State Ms. Michelle Patterson to open the Dr. Henry A. Washington Health Pavilion
June 13, 2009 - CoCo Nation Corporation - We are celebrating with music, family cookout, readings, poetry, @ 2 Colonial Road South, Syracuse, NY 13202, 1pm- 7pm, we are joining Artists from all over the country we will be part of a summer stage and we will be honoring
our Governor and 1st Lady and other politicians of African -American Heritage
 
MANHATTAN
Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. This is a free, all-day, live celebration. Enjoy our stage show of singers, speakers, dancers, mimes, and more! There'll also be vendors with food and goods, plus community service providers, a parade, sports activities, and games! Location: Marcus Garvey Park: Marcus Garvey Park (124th Street & Mt. Morris Parkway)
 
SCHENECTADY
June 19-20, 2009 - Be a Part of Juneteenth 2009!
Each year, Juneteenth attracts thousands of people to Schenectady's Central Park. There is entertainment, vendors, workshops and so much more.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • FOOD • VENDORS KIDS’ ARTS & CRAFTS • ART EXHIBITS • WORKSHOPS FATHER’S DAY INTERDENOMINATIONAL SERVICE & TRIBUTES AND MORE!
 
WHITE PLAINS
June 13, 2009 - White Plains Juneteenth Heritage Committee - The sights and sounds of marching bands, steppers, stilt walkers, clowns, floats and spectacular costumes will echo in the air on Saturday, June 13th, when the 5th annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival takes place in the heart of downtown White Plains. Groups from all over the tri-state area will celebrate Juneteenth – the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. The parade will kick-off at noon at Mamaroneck Avenue and Old Mamaroneck Road and travel down Mamaroneck Avenue to Main Street in front of City Hall. Immediately following the parade until 7:00 p.m. there will be a festival on Martine Avenue with something for everyone. There will be musical performances, air rides, food and craft vendors on site. White Plains began its tradition of honoring the culture and contributions of African Americans and their impact on Westchester County in 2005. Last year Governor Patterson was the Grand Marshal and there were 15,000 spectators along the parade route.
 
NEW YORK
June 19, 2009 - marcus garver park - 12.00- noon-7pm on Sat.6/13/2009
 
 
 

2008
ALBANY
June 14, 2008 - City of Albany - The City of Albany 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held at the Arbor Hill Community Center, 10-2pm on Saturday, June 14th, 2008.  There will be workshops, Essay & Poster Contest Winners announced, Juneteenth Talent Show, and lots of fun and free food.
 
HIGHLAND FALLS
June 14, 2008 - Saint Mark's Baptist Church of Highland Falls, NY will be hosting a Juneteenth Barbecue at Round Pond Recreation Area Rte 293 from 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Free entertainment includes singing, praise dance, free fishing for children 16 and under (must bring your own fishing equipment), volleyball, horseshoe, boating and celebrating African-American culture and history. Fun for the entire family! No rain date.
 
DUNKIRK
June 7 - 8, 2008 - Juneteen Celebration Committee - In 1996, citizens of the Dunkirk-Fredonia community co-sponsored the first Juneteenth Celebration to be observed in Chautauqua County.  The main goal of this celebration is to commemorate and perpetuate the heritage, culture and contributions of African Americans.  This is our thirteenth year celebration and will include a party jumper, music, food, face painting, African drumming and dancing, cartoon characters, informational booths, vendors, craft displays, ice cream eating contest, and a chicken wing eating contest.  On Sunday there will be a Gospel Service at 12:00 noon followed by a Gospel Fest featuring local and nationally-renown musical groups.   Everyone is invited and welcome to attend this family, community-oriented event. 
 
LACKAWANNA
May 29, 2008 - Our annual International Night is coming up very soon on the 29th of May. We are a club at Lackawanna High School and we try our hardest to get volunteers to come to our school on International Night  to perform,speak or do just about anything that will relate to their cultural background. We are just a small organization in a very small school but we would love for you to come to and volunteer at our event.
 
RIVERHEAD
June 14, 2008 - East End Voters Coalition - Juneteenth Celebration 2008! Saturday June 14th. Parade from Pulaski Street School in Riverhead starts at 11am... Free Picnic lunch starts at 12noon at Stotsky Park in Riverhead... for more information contact Co-chair Robert(Bubbie) Brown at (631) 369-4642 or member, Elaine McPherson (631) 433-3962.  Enjoy games, speeches, music and more.
 
BROOKLYN
June 6,13,20,27 2008 - June Movie Month - Brooklyn, NY June 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. (7:00pm). Each Friday Night in June I will host a movie showcasing Black Culture in the Civil Rights era.  Following each film we will have a short Q&A.  Movies may include: The Rosa Parks Story, Malcolm X, The Great Debaters, Panther, Bamboozled and others. Refreshments will be provided but more is always welcome. This will be held at my house: Rajahm Sellers, 521 Madison St, 2A, Brooklyn, NY 11221 #646-294-8152
 
June 14, 2008 - Shoot Films, Not People Productions - We are having an amazing event at the historical Slave Theater
in Brooklyn in celebration of Juneteenth this year. If you are a performing artist, vendor or would love to host a lecture, please
give me a shout. Last year's event was amazing... Let's do it again before the theater is gone. 2nd ANNUAL
GETTING FREE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
* JUNE 20, 2008 (Saturday), NOON – 7PM *
BROOKLYN, NY

This year, the Slave Theater (a cultural landmark) in Brooklyn, NY is hosting it's SECOND 'Link Up and Get Free' Juneteenth
Celebration. This FREE event will feature some of Brooklyn's finest performing artist, local fashion designers, vendors and food that reflect the spirit of Juneteenth. 

The purpose of the Getting Free Juneteenth celebration is to primarily focus on building up a supportive network of community members, raise community awareness, network, artist exchange, and raise awareness about the Slave Theater. The Slave Theater is now in probate court since the passing of the late Judge John Phillips. We want to do it big this year. This will be a day we commit to each other the needed support as family, friends and co-workers. It is a day we build coalitions that enhance African American economics.

With your artistic and community support, the Slave Theater will never be forgotten. We cannot do this alone. Everyone in the Bed-Stuy community and surrounding areas to join us in a day of celebrating our freedom from slavery.

Slave Theater 1215 fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11216 Noon – 7Pm For more information on this event and the history of the slave
theater, log onto www.myspace.com/savetheslavetheater
June 20, 2008 - UPROSE Healthcare Eduction Project & Red Hook Rise - The Baobab - IN COMMEMORATION OF JUNE 19, 1865.  Community gathering celebrating our African Diaspora. Join our circle in commemorating one of the most under-celebrated historical events of United States History - the overdelayed emancipation of the slaves of Galveston Texas. UPROSE, The Healthcare Education Project, Generation H, and Red Hook Rise are joining to commemorate JUNETEENTH by hosting a night of education, culture and celebration featuring a screening of "Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?"  and the award winning dance performance of BOMBA YO! JUNETEENTH - June 19, 1865 - was the day that General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas and issued General Order #3 that freed the last 250,000 slaves whose bondage, due to the minimal Union presence in the region, had been essentially unaffected by Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863.   June 19th which was quickly shortened to "Juneteenth" among celebrants has become the African-American addendum to our national Independence Day.  Celebrate with us our diversity and our heritage. Please join us for free food, screening, presentation and discussion on health care and the related issues that arise from inequalities, disenfranchisement, poverty, and other social dynamics.  Directions to UPROSE: "R" train to 25th Street Come for education, libations, and liberation and invite others to this event! We look forward to seeing you there!
 
WHITE PLAINS
June 14, 2008 - White Plain Juneteenth Heritage Committee - Governor David Paterson will be the Grand Marshal for the 4th annual White Plains (NY) Juneteenth Parade & Festival, which takes place on Saturday, June 14th.  Groups from all over the tri-state area will celebrate Juneteenth – the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.  The parade will kick-off at noon at Mamaroneck Avenue and Old Mamaroneck Road and travel down Mamaroneck Avenue to Main Street in front of City Hall.  Immediately following the parade there will be a festival on Court Street and Martine Avenue with something for everyone.  Grammy and Tony Award winning actress and singer Jennifer Holliday, the original Effie in the Broadway cast of Dream Girls, will be the featured entertainer at the show mobile.  The parade and festival will go forward rain or shine.  For additional information go to www.whiteplainsjuneteenthheritagecommittee.org. or call (914) 422-1339.
June 22, 2008 - Community Unitarian Church of White Plains - This is an annual worship service by Unitarians. It is sponsored by the church's In the Spirit of Truth sharing Circle which provides forms and discussions on learning to combat racism and other forms of injustice. We address the personal level, the community, and world wide racism. It is important to keep the conversation going, learn about diverse cultures and understand what it is to teach and practice tolerance and understanding. We must stand up to injustice with knowledge and social action. This year we will focus on Black Indians and their hidden history. I will shed lihgt on the personal stories of individuals in this culture.
 
MONTICELLO
June 21, 2008 - Sullivan County NAACP - Festive Celebration with song, dance, food, poetry and dance.  Ted Strobele Center, June 21, 2008, 12;00 PM.
 
SCHENECTADY
June 13 154, 2008 - Hamilton Hill Arts Center - ADMISSION: FREE - Central Park, Schenectady, New York
June 13 - June 15, 2008 - 11am - 7pm - Ancestor Ceremony, The Federation of Black Cowboys, Grandmaster Maurice Ashley Chess Simuls, Vendors, Food, Childrens' Arts & Crafts Activities - Basketball Competitions ( 3-Point Shooting, Slam Dunk and 5-Ball ), Live Music Entertainment featuring JAMZ 96.3, and more...
 
BINGHAMTON
June 14, 2008 - Saturday, The Binghamton Poetry & Writer's Group - Binghamton, Juneteenth Celebration
Columbus Park Binghamton, NY 13901
8:30 AM - 6 PM
Food, Fun, Crafts, Membership Sign-Up Tables, Cultural Events, Music, Books, Singing, Guest Speakers, Face Painting, Art Exhibit, etc....
 
CANANDAIGUA
June 23, 2008 - Canandaigua VAMC - Celebration for inpatient and outpatient veterans presented by the Minority Veterans Program Coordinator and Recreation Deptment at the Canandaigua/ROPC VA Medical Center.  Event will host guest speaker to speak about history and significance of Juneteenth, also veterans poetry will be read.  Refreshments and ice-cream will be served
 
WASHINGTONVILLE
June 21, 2008 - Hope Enterprises - Washingtonville, NY., June 21, 2008 @ 2pm.  Potluck BBQ, food, games, door prizes and our famous Black History Quiz.  By invitation only!
 

2007
BUFFALO
June 17 - 18 - Raelea Myles - My location is 44 Linden Park.My date is 17-18.The time is 1:00pm or 2:00pm.My activities is singing and dancing.
 
WASHINGTONVILLE
06/16/2007 - Hope Enterprises - Potluck BBQ, family, friends and vendors welcome.
Music, food, drink, games, and our famous Black History Quiz.  Door Prizes, raffle and  quiz prizes. Saturday, June 16,2007, Washingtonville, New York.
 
HEMPSTEAD
6/16/07 - Village of Hempstead NY and Diaspora Cultural Services, Inc. - LOCATION:(Areas):"Heroes Way", 320 Weir Street, Hempstead New York, THEMES: Education, Cleanliness-Kick Off for the Cleanest Village in New York State Campaign; Safe Communities-Kick -Off for the August 7th, "Weed & Seed National Night Out Against Crime" Event",All Day Preaching, African Dance & Drumming, Gospel Group Competition, Tamboreen Competition, Open (Comedy)Mic Sponsored by: "Giggles Comedy Club", Foot Races, "Food's of the African Diaspora Food Court",Black Cowboys/Girls, Health Information, CBO Visibilities, etc., etc...
 
NEW YORK
June 19th - Ms.Linnen's Juneteenth Day Celebration - Each student given a country especially those related to the African Diaspora to research.  The brief research should talk about freedom, from whom, when, how, etc.  Afag and map are created.  We have an indoor BBQ following the presentations.

Saturday, June 16, 2007 - New Amsterdam Musical Association -7:30 PM - 10:30PM
The New Amsterdam Musical Association is located t 107 West 130th Street (Between Lenox Ave & 7th Ave) in Harlem (Uptown Manhattan), New York City. Jazz Art is a celebration of Jazz, presenting the Willie Mack Quartet and Jazzart featuring the work of numerous guests artists including Swatch Artist, Roslyn Briggs, Sand Dancer Loretta Abbott and Painter Michael Chamblee.  The Savoy Fanasy - Swing Dancers will also be on hand with Harry Conner & Ruby Reeves.    There will also be an open jam for all with the desire to share their talent.  Donation $10.00    (212) 234-2973

June 16, 2007 - Malcolm Shabazz Masjid and the Kingfest Association - 14th Year Celebration on June 16, 2007 begins with a Breakfast at 9:00 AM and then a Parade commencing at 11:30 AM.  Marching from 116th Street and Lenox Avenue, up Eigth Avenue to 125th Street and Marcus Garvey Park then down 123rd Street back to 116th Street and Lenox Avenue for a Street Fair, Double Dutch Tournament and Basketball Tournament all in front of the Open Air Malcolm Shabazz Market.  Live Radio Broadcast and Entertainment throughout the day.
 
POUGHKEEPSIE
June 15,2007 - Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Library - 3rd annual Juneteenth Celebration
Friday June 15,2007 Bringing Light To Our Community. Our program starts at 5:30pm with guest speaker who will talk about Juneteenth and what it means to our community. Entertainment by local Poetry group and we will hand out community awards to three special people who brought light to our community this year.
 
RIVERHEAD
SATURDAY JUNE 16, 2007 - EAST END VOTERS COALITION - You are invited to our 6th annual Juneteenth Celebration 2007. Sponsored by the East End Voters Coalition of Riverhead.  Starting with a parade at 11am marching from Pulaski Street School to Stotsky Park. The events will take place on Saturday June 16, 2007...raindate is Sunday June 17, 2007. Come enjoy games, a free picnic, speakers, d.j., scholarship winners and MORE!
 
BROOKLYN
June 17, 2007 - Shoot Films, Not People Productions - This year, the Slave Theater (a cultural landmark) in Brooklyn, NY is hosting it’s first annual ‘Link Up and Get Free’ Juneteenth Celebration. This FREE event will feature some of Brooklyn’s finest performing artist, local fashion designers, vendors and food that reflect the spirit of Juneteenth. We welcome; Everyone in the Bed-Stuy community and surrounding areas to join us in a day of celebrating our freedom from slavery.
Slave Theater - 1215 Fulton Street  Brooklyn, NY 11216  Noon – 7Pm
 

2006
Bronx
 June 17, 2006 - Zion International Outreach Ministries - Juneteeth Community Cookout.
On June 17, 2006, 4:00-7:00 PM. held at 806 Cauldwell Ave. Bronx, New York. Community BBQ: Free food, live music, games, giveaways, face painting.
 
Brooklyn
June 18, 2006 - Brownsville Heritage House - Brownsville Heritage House invites you to its 9th annual Juneteenth celebration. The on-going slavery exhibit opens on June 18, 2006 from 2 - 5 p.m. Please call for additional dates and times. Heritage House is located at 581 Mother Gaston Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11212 (Upstairs over the Stone Ave. Library at the corner of Dumont Ave.)  Contact: (718)385-1111. FREE Admission

June 22 2006 - BMBC Youth Ministry
484 Washington Ave, 6-9pm.  Youth read poetry and had a fashion show from slavery to modern times with food.
 

2005
ELMIRA
June 18, 2005 - Ernie Davis Park, Lake & 5th Streets, Elmira, NY 10 a.m. til 6 p.m. --- Free hotdogs & drink for children under 10 yrs. old, old fashion games like egg toss, sack and wheelbarrel racing, rope jumping, gospel singing, dance groups, vendors (community service and food), storytelling, local government and educational speakers
WHITE PLAINS
 June 11, 2005 - White Plains Juneteenth Heritage Committee - The White Plains Juneteenth Heritage Committee will host the 1st ever Juneteenth Parade and Festival in White Plains on June 11,2005.  The parade will begin at the Southend of Mamaroneck Ave. and travel to main turning right in front of City Hall and the viewing stand.  Parade participants will continue to Tibbets Park for a celebration with entertainment and food.  Activities: Parade, Floats, Bands, Dancers and Steppers. Grand Marshal: Jennifer Jordan, WCBS-TV Correspondent Festival: 1-7 PM Location: Court and Main Streets Activities: Food, Music, and Entertainers For information call, 914-422-1336.
BROOKLYN
Senator John Sampson & Assemblyman Towns (i.e. NYS Legislature) - Location: Brownsville Recreational Center, 1555 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn NY 11207 Time: 10am-4pm Activities: (Friday) Gospel Sing-Off, Talent Explosion; (Saturday) Double-Dutch Contest, Step Show Performance, storytelling and "Poetry Jam"; (Sunday) individuals will congregate at their respective places of worship to celebrate those slaves who used Negro spirituals and their individual faith to transcend the horrible reality of slavery. *There will be a barbecue, featuring strawberry soda also. To make this effort a community-wide celebration, I am reaching out to you for assistance. If your agency is interested in partnering with us to make this event a memorable one, kindly contact Christina Bratten in my Albany Office at (518) 455-2788 or Natashua Rice in Assemblyman Towns' Office at (518) 455-5821.
June 18, 2005 - The Difference Production
Juneteenth Artistic Freedom Festival, ‘Elevating Our Awareness’ Free Community Outdoor Concert & Festival, Saturday, June 18, 2005 10 AM to 10 PM Performances & festival end at  8 PM, The Kosciuszko Garden Learning Center, Kosciuszko Street , (between Lewis Ave. and Marcus Garvey Blvd.)Brooklyn, New York

June 10, 11, 2005 - Assemblyman Darryl Towns - It will be at the Brownsville Recreational Center at 1555 Linden Blvd.  Brooklyn, NY  The activities include a cookout on Saturday, a double dutch contest, a skip performed by students.

First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn - JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
(Sponsored by the Weaving the Fabric of Diversity Committee) SUNDAY JUNE 19th Service 11:00am in the Chapel
- Introduction of our new Interim Minister - the Rev. Charlotte Cowtan
- Remembering the civil rights movement - 40th anniversary of the Great March from Selma
- Intergenerational reflections
 
STREET PICNIC AND BLOCK PARTY! - Immediately following on Monroe Place Picnic menu: Love – joy – friendship – caring

Pot luck: bring some of your favorite picnic food to share (salads, casseroles, desserts) Some starter foods, like hotdogs (meat and veggie) & veggie burgers, will be provided.

Brooklyn Covenant Ministries/BCMQUEST - Sunday June 19th 11am to 1pm @ 138 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11217 Special recognition and worship service to celebrate Father's Day and Black males/fathers who have made a difference in your life, community and African-American history.  2pm to 6pm a community Juneteenth celebration at the "Five Spot" Restaurant and showcase located on the corner of Washington & Myrtle Avenues, in Brooklyn, N.Y. 11205. FREE ADMISSION AND 50 % DISCOUNT OFF THE MENU. A traditional family celebration updated with historical multimedia presentation, live performances (gospel, hip-hop, visual arts and steel pan)dramatic spoken word presentation with audience participation. A FAMILY ACTIVITY AND ALL ARE WELCOME CO-SPONSORED BY BROOKLYN COVENANT MINISTRIES AND RE:MUSIC GROUP.

June 20, 2005 NYCDOE-Medical Leaves & Benefits - Discussion of historical events leading to the African American Emancipation Day of celebration and retroflection.
Southern USA BBQ will be served. Price of Admission: Statement of One fact about slavery and One fact about the ascension and proliferation of June 19th as a memorialization  of the Juneteenth commemoration.

June 20, 2005 - Brownsville Heritage House - Brownsville Heritage House invites you to its 8th annual Juneteenth celebration on June 25, 2005 from 2 - 6 p.m. It will be held in Howard Gardens (Howard Avenue between Blake and Dumont Avenues, Brooklyn, NY 11212). Events will include a slavery exhibit, poetry, artwork and music. Contact: (718)385-1111. FREE Admission
SYRACUSE
June 13, 2005
Syracuse Juneteenth Celebration: Juneteenth An African-American Cultural Festival 6/17/05 Flag Raising 10:00 a.m., City Hall Ancestral Ceremony & Celebration 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.400 Block South Ave 6/18/05 Freedom Parade 11:00 a.m. – Noon Corner of Tallman and S. Salina to Clinton Square Main Stage Noon – 10:00 p.m., Clinton Square Cultural Stage Featuring: cultural and youth performances Noon – 6:00 p.m., Hanover Square Multi Cultural Market Featuring: artisans, vendors, Healthy Living exhibitors, and Promoting Diversity at School and in the Work Place exhibitors. Noon – 6:00 p.m. Fun ZoneFeaturing: games, activities and culturally based arts & crafts Noon – 6:00 p.m., Hanover Square Teen Scene Featuring: teen performance stage and “Hoops for Peace” basketball skills contest Noon – 6:00 p.m.Key Bank Parking Lot
SCHENECTADY
June 17-19, 2005 - Hamilton Hills Arts Center - A performance by Kim & Reggie Harris at SCCC at 7pm.  Admission is $10.  June 18th - Join us at the Schenectady Museum for carnival rides, community discussions, lectures,  children’s activities and a craft fair!  June 19th - The carnival rides continue at the Schenectady Museum!  Admission is free.
QUEENS
June 18, 2005 - Millions for Reparations
Millions for Reparations Affair 718-398-1766 1st celebration of Juneteenth at the rededication of "Reparation Rock" (Historical Red,Black & Green rock, painted by Black Panthers in early seventies) last year on Saturday, June 19, 2004. This years celebration which was supported by the entire Black community will be bigger and better. The Millions for Reparations mobilization was the organizing formation of the first historic National Reparations Rally in Wash. DC in 2000. There will be a bar b que and political and cultural activities throughout the day as we intensify our demand for Reparations
BRONX
June 18, 2005 - Zion International Outreach Ministries - Our first Juneteenth Celebration: A Community Cookout will be held at 806 Cauldwell Avenue in the Bronx between 158th and 160th streets. The fun will begin at 12 noon on Saturday June 18, 2005. The church will provide free hotdogs, sodas, popcorn, balloons, games, give-a-ways, live singing, and music for the Afro-Latino youth in the neighborhood.
POUGHKEEPSIE
On June 10th at 6pm to 8pm the Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots Library will whole a community discussion about Juneteenth and its history and show a film about Juneteenth. There will be food and a book display about African slavery in north america. This event is open to all ages and all are welcome
NIAGARA FALLS
June 16, 2005 - Guildcare is a wellness program for ages 18 and up. We serve the blind community and serve those with medical problems. It is a Day program for family relief of caring for their loved ones during day time hours. Our registrants and staff are one big melting pot of races. We are providing soul food, dressing in costume of the period, gospel music, poetry, history of Juneteenth, history of the A.M.E.Zion Church. Basically providing insight into Afro-Americans cultural customs of then and now.
RIVERHEAD
East End Voters Coalition Starting with a parade beginning at Pulaski Street School, Riverhead at 11am on Sat. June 18, 2005 (raindate Sun. June 19th) marching to Stotsky Park Riverhead. Picnic beginning at 12noon. There will guest speakers, D.J.'s, gospel music groups and fun for the children. Free Admission!
ITHACA
Southside Community Center - June 24th, Jazz concert by Gerry Eastman at the Southside Community Center June 25th, Street festival 12noon - 7pm, 300 Block of South Plain St. (If it rains, the event will happen inside of the Southside Community Center at 305 South Plain St. There will be vendors, performers, games and activities.
UNIONDALE
6-17-05: Re-enactment of the news delivery to Texas that slavery had ended. Coupled with song, dance, poetry, and drama. A celebration of our local African-American heros who have helped raise the standards of blacks on Long Island. 8:00 pm
6-18-05: Youth Explosion. Outdoor event in the Churh parking lot. Food, rides, free concert with Gospel artist Richie Righteous. 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
6-19-05: Culmination worship services at 8:00 am and 11:30 am
NEW YORK
Sister's Uptown Bookstore LLC - Juneteenth is day many of our culture do not know about.  This celebration is going to be attended by speakers M'webe, editor of "Da GhettoTymes", Queen Bilquis, Brother Zaid Muhammed of the New Black Panther Party.  Spoken Word artists featured are Shadagga of "Mahogany Blues" magazine, Hasan Salaam & Naiwyze. The event will take place on Sunday, June 19, 2005 from 3p - 5p.  There will be arts and crafts for the children, food will be served and a libation ceremony.  Please come out and join us in teaching and learning about who we really are on this special occasion.  If you are interested in speaking or performing at this event, please contact Ryss no later than June 3 to confirm your attendance.  Please reach out to all your friends and family for this proud day in our lives. There is a $7 Cover for this event.

Guyana Tri-State Alliance - Celebrating Guyana's 39th Independence Anniversary to be held at the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Park Row, on Thursday, June 9th, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.  Admission is free and Refreshments will be served.
MONTICELLO
America’s oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery is coming to Sullivan County, NY! This year, the celebration will be bigger and better with a celebration of Liberty held in Monticello. Smokin’ Spoken Wordz Productions is pleased to have Sullivan County’s NAACP (a stellar civil rights non profit organization) as supporters and sponsors of the African American Emancipation Day event which will take place on Saturday, June 18th, 2005  from 10am - 10pm.  Hosted by L. Monique, rain or shine - it’ll all happen at Monticello’s Neighborhood Facility on Jefferson Street (off Broadway).  BREAKING CHAINS (Empowering Our Youth) A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ....will be packed full of riveting and edutaining poetry performances. Complimenting the day’s entertainment will be a variety of live music + Music by Monticello’s Own DJ Smooth, dance (step, jazz & praise dance) and song (performed by youth & adult artists). In addition to vendors, various community organizations will be on hand to offer information and empowering resources.  Emphasizing education and achievement are the event’s focus.  Keeping that in mind, the 2005 theme of Breaking Chains; Empowering Youth will be continuously and creatively reinforced throughout the day.  Call (845-794-2845 for info)
BUFFALO
June 18 & 19, 2005 - Buffalo's Juneteenth Festival is held in Martin Luther King Jr. Park at the corner of Best and Fillmore Streets.  The festival features ethnic food, dance, music and more. 
LYONS
June 18th, 2005 - Wayne County Museum & Multicultural Arts Program - Juneteenth Celebration at the Wayne County Museum Saturday, June 25, 2005  Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buffalo soldiers, dancers, drummers and storytellers.  Refreshments will be available.  Reduced museum admission of $1. For more information, call 315-946-4943.