Capital City Juneteenth Celebration
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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 5th annual 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. The 5th Annual Capital City Juneteenth Celebration takes place on Harvey Hill adjacent to the newly opened Gipson Play Plaza.
| 1:55 pm | Drummer Opening - Jonathan Olu-Taylor |
| 2:00 pm | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
| 2:25 pm | MLK Children's Choir |
| 2:40 pm | Violinist - Rev Dr. Tamara Thomas |
| 3:00 pm | The Occasion "Why We Celebrate" - Earl Ijames |
| 3:10 pm | NC Association of Black Storytellers |
| 3:30 pm | New Creation Gospel Singers |
| 4:00 pm | The Ned Hunter Family |
| 4:10 pm | The Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club |
| 4:15 pm | Greater Raleigh Area National Pan-Hellenic Council |
| 4:30 pm | HBCU Presentation with dance |
| 5:10 pm | E.B. Palmer Award - Capital City Juneteenth Committee |
| 5:15 pm | Constance Prince Band |
| 6:15 pm | Closing Remarks |
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Special thanks to the event’s official media partner, WRAL-TV/Capital Broadcasting Company and event sponsors, T-Mobile Fiber, Baker Roofing, and Becton Law Firm.
Visit juneteenthraleigh.org for a full line-up of weekend events organized by the Capital City Juneteenth Committee partners, including St. Paul AME Church in Raleigh.
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.
If there is inclement weather, the event will be canceled and notification made through social media and dixpark.org.
- 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.
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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
