2022 Juneteenth: Freedom at the Rock

12901 Town Commons Drive,Germantown MD 20874

18 June, 2022

Description

Montgomery County’s 25th Juneteenth Celebration will be held at the BlackRock Center for the Arts located in Germantown, Maryland. County Executive Marc Elrich in coordination with the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights is hosting the 25th Juneteenth Celebration will be held at the BlackRock Center for the Arts located at 12901 Town Commons Drive in Germantown on Saturday June 18th. This is a free family-friendly event and all are encouraged to “share the event” on their social media pages. Please RSVP to receive a day of reminder email with the direct link to the event and any additional announcements. Although not necessary, we encourage you to RSVP for the total number of expected attendees. Want to become a volunteer? Sign up as an Individual or as a group. Sign Up Now! Arts, Food, Music, Film Festival, Games and More!Come enjoy a free public event filled with activities for the whole family the ENTIRE day! From dance classes to films, from art exhibits to paint and sips, from The Living Legends awards to a full day of concerts you won't want to miss! Join Us as We Acknowledge, Educate and Celebrate! Event FoodTaste of Soul Food Bistro - starting at noon Enjoy the taste of Caribbean, African, and Soul Food. Don't forget your flavored ice! Event Arts and CraftsArts and Cultural Activities Families can participate in a cultural craft that tells a story - a story of where it came from, who made it, the culture and heritage of place! Event Performances, Workshops, and MoreArts and Cultural Activities Experience and learn about the African American culture and history through dance performances, monologues, educational panels, workshops, and more! Event Pavilion Concert SeriesMusic at the Pavilion Bring Your Own Chair (BYOC) and enjoy the sounds of Soul, Jazz, and Caribbean music.Event Films and DocumentariesFreedom Film Festival Come enjoy a series of films and documentaries that focuses primarily on black film, honoring accomplishments and successors.Give Honor Where Honor Is Due at The Living Legends Awards“Only by acknowledging the success and sacrifice made by those who came before us, can we fully understand what we must do to ensure the liberty of those who will succeed us.” - Yvette Clarke . Join us as we celebrate our County’s Living Legends on Black Rock’s main stage. The program will include music, honoree videos and a presentation by The Buffalo Soldiers. MORE ACTIVITES ...Exhibits and Vendors | 10 AM – 5PM Stop by our exhibit area on the lawn for free resources and information provided by the County and City departments, partners and friends. And visit vendors that will be selling everything from artwork to jewelry. Fun- N-Games | 10 AM – 5 PM Have fun challenging your friends, family and neighbors at the giant World of Sports and Basketball Connect Four. Mirror Photo booth | 10 AM – 3 PM What is a family gathering without family photos? Stop by the photo booth and take a picture with family, friends and those you meet at Juneteenth! Brothers with Books | All Day Activity Visit the Brothers with Books tent and leave Juneteenth with a book or two or three! It’s Free! Special Event ParkingThere is no designated parking for the event. Limited parking will be available for handicap parking. COVID 19 Safety ProtocolsMask Not Required For Fully Vaccinated. In accordance with CDC guidelines, masks are not required for guests who are fully vaccinated. If you are not fully vaccinated, we ask that you continue to wear a mask in public areas where close contact is unavoidable unless actively enjoying food or drinks. They must cover the mouth and nose.Practicing Social Distancing. Protect yourself and others against the infection and maintain a 6' distance from others.Capacity Measures. We will enforce capacity for all activities and sections throughout the event for the safety of all attendees.No Entry with Symptoms. Temperatures will be monitored at check-in of the event.Hand Sanitization. Stations of hand sanitizer will be located throughout the premises.