By AFRO Staff
Juneteenth is a time to celebrate culture, freedom and the perseverance of a people.
From D.C. and Prince George’s County to Baltimore City and surrounding areas, the offerings across the region include low budget items as well as free events for the entire family. Read below to find a celebration just right for you and your loved ones!
Baltimore
AFRO Juneteenth Breakfast
In celebration of Juneteenth, the AFRO is honored to host “We’ve Come This Far By Faith,” a breakfast recognizing faith leaders throughout Baltimore’s African-American community.
Honorees include Rev. Dr. A.C.D. Vaughn (posthumously), Bishop Walter Scott Thomas, Bishop Clifford Johnson, Bishop Vashti McKenzie, and Dr. Leah E. White. Historical institutions honored will include the NAACP – Baltimore Chapter, the Urban League – Baltimore Chapter, the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and the National Newspapers Publishers Association (NNPA).
Date/Time: 9 a.m.
Location: 8728A Liberty Rd, Randallstown, Md. 21133
Cost: $65
Please contact Ms. Diane Hocker at DHocker@afro.com for ticket information
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Black SONs Inaugural Family Reunion
Black Success Oriented Networks (Black SONs) is a nonprofit organization looking to spark change by strengthening family and community bonds at the first annual Juneteenth Family Reunion.
Date/Time: June 19 – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: 8125 Johnnycake Road Woodlawn, Md.
Cost: $10 – $20
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Juneteenth Mix and Mingle at Busboys and Poets, Baltimore
The D.C. Black MBA Association will be in Baltimore for an afternoon of networking. There is no cost, but attendees must register through the Busboys and Poets Facebook page.
Date/Time: June 19 – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 3224 Saint Paul St., Baltimore, Md.
Cost: Free to the public
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Juneteenth Celebration at the B&O Railroad Museum
The first annual Jazz on The Rails (JOTR) will take place at the B&O Railroad Museum this month. The Steven P. Vann Foundation is presenting a Juneteenth show complete with performances by the influence of the railroad system to Jazz culture.
Date/Time: June 17 – from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: 901 W. Pratt St., Baltimore, Md.
Cost: $50 General Admission; $75 for VIP
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Washington, D.C.
Celebrate Juneteenth festival at Brookland Arts Walk
The Celebrate Juneteenth festival will take place at the Brookland Arts Walk where free performances, art, drum sessions and Black business vendors will be displayed. An information session on maternal and postpartum care in the Black Community will be hosted by Samantha Griffin of D.C. Metro Maternity.
Date/Time: June 18 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location 716 Monroe St NE Washington, D.C. 20017
Cost: Free to the public
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FITDC Wellness Fair at Franklin Park
Mayor Bowser’s FITDC is hosting a free health and wellness fair in partnership with AETNA in Franklin Park, located in downtown D.C. The event will feature food trucks, nutritional sessions, yoga and dance sessions in addition to mini massages.
Date/Time: June 19 – 9 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Location 950 13th St NW Washington, D.C. 20005
Cost: Free to the public
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Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt
Celebrate Juneteenth with a scavenger hunt at the Southwest Neighborhood Library in Washington, D.C. this month. Find books and trivia about Juneteenth while also exploring the library.
Date/Time: June 20 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: 900 Wesley Place SW Washington, D.C.
Cost: Free to the public
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Prince George’s County
Juneteenth Art Crawl
A Juneteenth Art Crawl in Upper Marlboro will welcome artists from across the globe on June 18. They will feature a collection of original work from across the African Diaspora at their outdoor artesian marketplace. The gallery walk is free and open to the public. Interested participants are encouraged to sign up through Eventbrite.
Date/Time: June 18 – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 11311 Drumsheugh Ln, Upper Marlboro, Md. 20774
Cost: Free to the public
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A cultural music event at MGM National Harbor
Live performances from DCVYBE, The Crank Crusaders and Raheem Devaughn will take place at MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino. Tables and sections are available for purchase.
Date/Time: June 18 – 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Location: 101 MGM National Avenue Oxon Hill, Md. 20745
Cost: $60-$100
Juneteenth Bingo
Learn more about our new national holiday while playing bingo. Registration is necessary and open until Saturday, June 17.
Date/Time: June 20 – 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 9601 Capital Lane Largo, Md.
Cost: Free to the public
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Silver Spring
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings
A screening of the movie “The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings,” will take place with panel discussion on June 19 at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. The event will feature Milt Thompson, the MLB star raised on the Black Sandlots of Emory Grove, Black Sandlots historian Billy Gordon and Bruce Adams, president of the Bethesda Community Base Ball Club.
Date/Time: June 19 –- 11:30 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.
Location: 8633 Colesville Road Silver Spring, Md.
Cost: $8 per ticket
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Montgomery County
Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition Juneteenth Celebration
Enjoy free Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream along with dancing, singing and a time for reflection at the Juneteenth Celebration taking place in Bethesda, Md. Fighting against White supremacy in Montgomery County and across the United States will be a topic of discussion.
Date/Time: June 19 – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 5214 River Road Bethesda, Md.
Cost: Free to the public
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Howard County
Juneteenth Day of Freedom
Picnic blankets are required for this fun-filled evening of inspiration. The event will revisit the groundbreaking contributions of African Americanswith music and educational opportunities.
Date/Time: June 19 – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: 9035 Baltimore Street, Savage, Md.
Cost: Free to the public
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Cecil County
Fourth Annual Elkton Juneteenth Celebration
This celebration will include food, drink, children’s activities and local vendors. Live performances by Walnut St. YMCA Essence Legacy Arts Griots Wa Umoja (Folklorists of Unity), Live DJ and Keynote speaker Professor Dale Green.
Date/Time: June 19 – 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 121 Stockton Street Elkton, Md.
Cost: Free to the public
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Montgomery County
Juneteenth Service Projects
What better way to celebrate community than through service? Come and join Main Street Connects at SoulFull Cafe to participate in one of the many projects for the community. Student Service Learning (SSL) hours are available.
Date/Time: June 19 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 50 Monroe Place Rockville, Md.
Cost: Free to the public
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