Capital City Juneteenth Celebration

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Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, family activities, vendors and food at this community celebration.

Location

Harvey Hill

Category

Arts & Culture

Group of people outside in lawn chairs

Event Details

Juneteenth (June 19th) is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, family activities, vendors and food at this community celebration presented by the Capital City Juneteenth Committee, City of Raleigh, and Dix Park Conservancy!

Vendor Application

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 will be available in Gipson Play Plaza at House of Many Porches and the public restroom building. 

If there is inclement weather, the event will be canceled and registered participants will be notified through Facebook.

  • 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

Parking Map

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.

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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