Capital City Juneteenth Celebration
-
Event details
Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, family activities, vendors, and food at this community celebration.
Location
Harvey Hill
Category
Arts & Culture
Event Details
Join us for the Capital City Juneteenth Celebration!
The community is invited to an afternoon of reflection and festivity in honor of Juneteenth (June 19th) – the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy entertainment, kids activities, vendors and food at this community celebration presented by the Capital City Juneteenth Committee, City of Raleigh, and Dix Park Conservancy.
Schedule coming soon...
India Williams singing "Lift Every Voice and Sing"
Earl James from the NC History Museum
HBCU Line Dancing Demo
Dynamic Diamonds Dance Team
Desi Campbell, Genealogist
The Ned Hunter Family
MS. Constance Prince
The Pan-Hellenic Council
Beverly Burnette, NC Association of Black Storytellers
Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club
The Capital City Juneteenth Committee
Kimberly Michelle
7 Cutz Above
BallHERS Choice
Belle's Better Butter
Clever Casual Creations LLC
Darkness Rising
Dr. M.T. Pope House Museum
Duffy Moons Crafts
GEMTHROPOLOGY
GlassAct96
Hunter Family Tents
Lavish Soap Box
Mona's Ark
Motherland Authentic LLC
NAACP Raleigh-Apex Branch
NC Courage
Paint Savvy
Piipe Flowers
Raleigh Rockers
Social Psychology, Anti-Racism, and Culture Lab (SPARCL) at Duke University's Psychology and Neuroscience Department
Syneos Health Black Employee Resource Group
Vire Jewelry
Wake County Board of Elections
View the list of food vendors for this event on our Food Truck Calendar.
More Juneteenth Programs
Check out these opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth at Dix Park all week long!
Trivia Night
In celebration of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, select rounds will feature Juneteenth-themed trivia that honors the history and significance of the day
Friday, June 12
Plant Pals
In Plant-a-Pot, you’ll personalize a terracotta planter with Juneteenth themed paints and patterns, and take home a pothos plant along with helpful houseplant care tips.
Monday, June 15
Line Dancing
This workshop takes you through a series of line dances, to learn the steps & explore what moving together can teach us about showing up for one another.
Tuesday, June 16
Math Makers
Play with math! In celebration of Juneteenth, we'll be exploring circular patterns found in traditions around Africa. You'll get to take a math kit home to continue your playful explorations after the program.
Wednesday, June 17
Juneteenth with Raleigh Parks
There are even more programs and events to celebrate Juneteenth all month long with Raleigh Parks!
Know Before You Go
- Please come prepared for the weather and be mindful of staying hydrated and protected from the sun.
- Walking will be necessary in and around the event area. Please note, portions of the event have uneven surfaces.
- Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome, but please use your best judgement to determine if your pooch will enjoy the crowd and noise.
Temporary restrooms will be available throughout the event site. Indoor and ADA restrooms are available in Gipson Play Plaza.
In the event of inclement weather, elements of the event may be moved indoors to the Chapel.
- Via Western Boulevard: Enter at S. Boylan Avenue
- Via Lake Wheeler Road: Enter at Umstead Drive
- Via Centennial Parkway: Enter at Blair Drive
- Follow Signs towards Harvey Hill
Dix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for all park improvements and development.
Parking:
Restrooms:
Programs and Events: Raleigh Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or ParksInclusion@raleighnc.gov.
Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or events@dixpark.org
