Celebrate Juneteenth with historical and cultural events

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. While the holiday is celebrated on Sunday, June 19, County offices and libraries will be closed Monday, June 20 in observance.

County Services

• County offices will be closed Monday
• Solid Waste Management will collect curbside garbage or trash Monday
• Miami‑Dade Libraries will be closed Monday
• Transit will operate on a normal schedule
• Regulatory & Economic Resources offices, including the Permitting and Inspection Center (The PIC) will be closed Monday, June 20

Countywide Events

• Conversation with the Next Juneteenth Generation
  Thursday, June 16, 1 p.m.
  Haitian Cultural Center
  212 NE 59th Terrace
  Miami FL, 33137
• Juneteenth Kickoff Networking Mixer
  Thursday, June 16, 6 p.m.
  The Urban
  1000 NW 2nd Avenue
  Miami, FL 33136
• An Arsht Center Event: Juneteenth Juke Joint
  A dynamic voyage of black music and food featuring LaVie & DJ Nickymix
  Thursday, June 16, 7 p.m.
  Peacock Foundation Studio
  Adrienne Arsht Center
  1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
• We Are Here/ SoMa
  Featuring art by Miami-based black artists honoring the contributions and resilience of Black America
  Thursday, June 16, 7 p.m.
  646-770-3409
  [email protected]
• The Summit: A Water-Based Immersive Event
  Thursday-Sunday, June 16-19
  Blue Lagoon Farm Miami
  14451 SW 252nd Street
  Homestead, FL 33032
• Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD) and Hampton Art Lovers Co-Host Juneteenth Creative Conversations and Celebration
  VEO, VEO, I SEE, I SEE, MWEN WE MWEN WE
  Interactive Media Mural Project at Judge Lawson E. Thomas' Office
  Friday, June 17
  Historic Ward Rooming House
  249 NW 9th Street
  Miami, FL 33136
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
  Celebrating a new beginning in Liberty City as we rebrand Northwest 12th Avenue as Soul of Miami Way
  Friday, June 17, 11 a.m.
  Grand Opening | Liberty Outdoor Space • Noon
  Enjoy a day in space with us as we open our own entertainment plaza in Liberty City. We will have food trucks and entertainment to open our first outdoor space to serve our community.
  646-770-3409 | [email protected]
• Richmond Heights Community Association Community Juneteenth Arts Festival
  Friday, June 17, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  14700 Lincoln Boulevard
  Miami, FL 33176
  [email protected]
• Third Annual City of Miami Beach Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration
  Saturday, June 18, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
  Pride Park
  18th Street and Meridian Avenue
  Miami Beach, FL 33145
• The Experience Tour/African Cultural Arts Center/SoMa Gallery Workshop
  Saturday, June 18, Noon to 9 p.m.
  Sandrell Rivers Theater
  6103 NW 7th Avenue
  Miami, FL 33127
  646-770-3409 | [email protected]
• City of North Miami Beach Juneteenth Kids Zone and Museum
  Saturday, June 18, 3 p.m.
  Ronald A. Silver Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Center
  17052 NE 19th Avenue
  North Miami Beach, FL 33162
• Miami Lakes Juneteenth Celebration
  Featuring guest speaker Jihad Rashid
  Saturday, June 18, 4 p.m.
  Town Hall Council Chambers
  6601 Main Street
  Miami Lakes, FL 33014
• The Freedom Symposium: Financial, Creative, Social, Mental and Physical Freedom Workshop
  Saturday, June 18, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  Sandrell Rivers Theater
  6103 NW 7th Avenue
  Miami, FL 33127
• City of North Miami Beach Juneteenth Step and Show Drumline
  Saturday, June 18, 6 p.m.
  North Miami Beach City Hall
  17011 NE 19th Avenue
  North Miami Beach, FL 33162
• Honoring Our Ancestors Juneteenth Commemoration
  Saturday, June 18, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
  MUCE (Miami Urban Contemporary Experience)
  246 NW 54th Street
  Miami, FL 33127
  786-287-7008 | [email protected]
• Friends & Family Day @ The Square
  Featuring BBQ, Games, Pre-School Graduation and Fellowship
  Sunday, June 19, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  646-770-3409 | [email protected]
• City of Miami Gardens Juneteenth Park & Party Celebration
  Sunday, June 19, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
  Calder Casino (Lot E)
  21001 NW 27th Avenue
  Miami, FL 33056
• The Rhythm Foundation's Juneteenth Independence Day Celebration
  Sunday, June 19, 8 p.m. 
  North Beach Band Shell | 786-453-2897
  7275 Collins Avenue
  Miami Beach, FL 33141
• A Visual Lecture on the History of Africa: From Freedom to Freedom
  Curated by Matthew Piggatt
  Monday, June 20, 7 p.m.
  African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
  Wendell Narcisse Performing Arts Theater
  6161 NW 22nd Avenue
  Miami, FL 33147

Find a flyer of all events put together by the Miami-Dade Black Affairs Advisory Board.