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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
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
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.

Juneteenth Wellness 5K Walk/Run
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Garfield Park 138 S Hamlin
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
Description: This year because we stand by our mission, we’ve made this race accessible to everybody, yes you. It’s FREE!

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)
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)
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.

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 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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