4th Annual Juneteenth Community Celebration
Date & Time
Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 11:00 am
Location
East Hartford Town Green, 1047 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108 | East Hartford, CT
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The Town of East Hartford, in collaboration with East Hartford Public Library, East Hartford Parks and Recreation, the Commission on Culture and Fine Arts, and the East Hartford Black Caucus invite you to attend the town’s fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration. Juneteenth, officially known as Juneteenth National Independence Day, is also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Black Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans.The event will take place on Saturday, June 14th from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, at the East Hartford Town Green, 1047 Main Street. Admission is FREE.
The observance of Juneteenth is about the journey and achievement of African Americans throughout the horrific period of sanctioned enslavement to where we are today. However, the stories of pain, pride, resilience, determination and hope that define our historical and spiritual blueprint are the catalyst for understanding that we can overcome negativity in spite of our differences to make our town a better place for all our children.
Vendors: Please visit https://www.easthartfordct.gov/parks-recreation/pages/2025-juneteenth-celebration
Event Location
East Hartford Town Green, 1047 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108, United StatesEvent Host
East Hartford Parks & Recreation