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Chicago Juneteenth 2023 Events
Reparations: Community Conversations
Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Chatham-Avalon Church-Christ 8601 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619
Cost: FREE
Description: We are bringing residents, thought leaders and activists together in the Chatham community of Chicago to talk about Reparations for African descendants of chattel slavery.
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Chatham-Avalon Church-Christ 8601 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619
Cost: FREE
Description: We are bringing residents, thought leaders and activists together in the Chatham community of Chicago to talk about Reparations for African descendants of chattel slavery.
Military Honors - VIP Reception
Dates: Friday, June 16 2023
Time: 3: 00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Gold Dome, 100 N. Central Park, Chicago IL 60624,
Cost: FREE & exclusively for Military veterans
Description: The 6th Annual Juneteenth Military Honors- VIP Reception is hosted by the 1865 Coalition in honor of Black U.S. veterans and those black men and black women who currently serve in the armed forces. This special Juneteenth Flag Raising ceremony is a small token of recognition and honor of #BlackSoilders. We value their sacrifice and the role they played in "spreading the word" of emancipation (freedom) from slavery in "1865". This is a significant part of history that we should be proud of and continue to embrace as part of Black Culture and our contribution to building this nation called America.
MUST RVSP TO ATTEND
Time: 3: 00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Gold Dome, 100 N. Central Park, Chicago IL 60624,
Cost: FREE & exclusively for Military veterans
Description: The 6th Annual Juneteenth Military Honors- VIP Reception is hosted by the 1865 Coalition in honor of Black U.S. veterans and those black men and black women who currently serve in the armed forces. This special Juneteenth Flag Raising ceremony is a small token of recognition and honor of #BlackSoilders. We value their sacrifice and the role they played in "spreading the word" of emancipation (freedom) from slavery in "1865". This is a significant part of history that we should be proud of and continue to embrace as part of Black Culture and our contribution to building this nation called America.
MUST RVSP TO ATTEND
Juneteenth Wellness 5K Walk/Run
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Garfield Park 138 S Hamlin
Cost: FREE
Description: This year because we stand by our mission, we’ve made this race accessible to everybody, yes you. It’s FREE!
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Garfield Park 138 S Hamlin
Cost: FREE
Description: This year because we stand by our mission, we’ve made this race accessible to everybody, yes you. It’s FREE!
Austin Adams 2023 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: Columbus Park Chicago Park District (northwest grove at Austin & Adams)
Cost: FREE
Description: Join us as we commemorate "Freedom Day," celebrating Juneteenth! Come learn as Historians share accounts of what really occurred during the Emancipation. While you are at it, enjoy great food, music and fun! For youth, families and seniors!
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: Columbus Park Chicago Park District (northwest grove at Austin & Adams)
Cost: FREE
Description: Join us as we commemorate "Freedom Day," celebrating Juneteenth! Come learn as Historians share accounts of what really occurred during the Emancipation. While you are at it, enjoy great food, music and fun! For youth, families and seniors!
1865 Fest
Dates: Friday, June 16 2023 (VIP Military Honors Event)
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Time: 12:00 AM - 8:00 PM (on Sat. & Sun)
Location: Garfield Park, Music Court Circle. 3600 W. Madison, Chicago, IL 60624 (Garfield Park)
Cost: FREE
Description: The 1865 Fest is a Juneteenth event located in Garfield Park. The three-day event includes a military honors VIP reception for black military and Night Light Football Game on Friday. Saturday and Sunday includes cultural and family activities, entertainment and educational learning.
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Time: 12:00 AM - 8:00 PM (on Sat. & Sun)
Location: Garfield Park, Music Court Circle. 3600 W. Madison, Chicago, IL 60624 (Garfield Park)
Cost: FREE
Description: The 1865 Fest is a Juneteenth event located in Garfield Park. The three-day event includes a military honors VIP reception for black military and Night Light Football Game on Friday. Saturday and Sunday includes cultural and family activities, entertainment and educational learning.
Back To Black Showcase
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 700 E Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, IL,
Cost: See registration link for more info
Description: Back To Black Showcase is A showcase that combines all art forms to educate black people about our history! The history that isn’t taught in school! Back to Black showcase is a showcase to celebrate, value, and understand what it means to be black.
Time: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 700 E Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, IL,
Cost: See registration link for more info
Description: Back To Black Showcase is A showcase that combines all art forms to educate black people about our history! The history that isn’t taught in school! Back to Black showcase is a showcase to celebrate, value, and understand what it means to be black.
Bronzeville’s 2023 Juneteenth Celebration | Strengthening the Roots
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Absolutely Anything Essential | 3521 S. King Drive | Chicago, IL. 60653
Cost: FREE
Description: This village themed family friendly celebration will offer live entertainment for both adults and youth alike. This event will safely celebrate the significance of keeping the memory of the price of freedom in the forefront of our minds.
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Absolutely Anything Essential | 3521 S. King Drive | Chicago, IL. 60653
Cost: FREE
Description: This village themed family friendly celebration will offer live entertainment for both adults and youth alike. This event will safely celebrate the significance of keeping the memory of the price of freedom in the forefront of our minds.
South Shore Community Funday - Juneteenth Celebration
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 2308 E 79th (South Shore Hospital Parking lot, 79th and Crandon)
Description: Commemorating Freedom Day, we celebrate the end of slavery in America by gathering neighbors, supporting Black business and increasing our connection to one another. Of course there are good things to eat and Red pop!! ALL are welcome!
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 2308 E 79th (South Shore Hospital Parking lot, 79th and Crandon)
Description: Commemorating Freedom Day, we celebrate the end of slavery in America by gathering neighbors, supporting Black business and increasing our connection to one another. Of course there are good things to eat and Red pop!! ALL are welcome!
Juneteenth Village Fest
Date: Sunday, June 18, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Douglass Park, 1401 S Sacramento Dr, Chicago, IL 60623
Description: ITAVs' Village Fest is FREE, June 18 at Douglass Park from 12-8 pm, performances by Angie Stone, Talib Kweli, Marsha Ambrosius, Kindred and the Family Soul, and BJ The Chicago, local performers, vendors, community organizations, and carnival rides.
Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Douglass Park, 1401 S Sacramento Dr, Chicago, IL 60623
Description: ITAVs' Village Fest is FREE, June 18 at Douglass Park from 12-8 pm, performances by Angie Stone, Talib Kweli, Marsha Ambrosius, Kindred and the Family Soul, and BJ The Chicago, local performers, vendors, community organizations, and carnival rides.
Juneteenth BBQ & Block Party
Date: Monday, June 19, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637 (corner of Cottage Grove Avenue & 57th Street)
Description: Come out for bbq and block party at the DuSable with a sound stage, children’s activities, vendors, food and more.
Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center, 740 East 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637 (corner of Cottage Grove Avenue & 57th Street)
Description: Come out for bbq and block party at the DuSable with a sound stage, children’s activities, vendors, food and more.
Paint The Hood Orange In Pullman; Annual Community ReCommitment Celebration
Date: Monday, June 19, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: A Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum, 10406 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
Description: Neighborhood Parade, Play Street Block Party, Chi Ball Y League youth basketball Championship.
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: A Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum, 10406 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
Description: Neighborhood Parade, Play Street Block Party, Chi Ball Y League youth basketball Championship.
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