Miami-Dade County Government: Celebrate Juneteenth With Historical And Cultural Events

Pinecrest FL

15 June, 2022

1:22 PM

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Press release from the Miami-Dade County Government: June 14, 2022 Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. While the holiday is celebrated on Sunday, June 19, County offices and libraries will be closed Monday, June 20 in observance. County Services County offices will be closed Monday Solid Waste Management will collect curbside garbage or trash Monday Miami‑Dade Libraries will be closed Monday Transit will operate on a normal schedule Regulatory & Economic Resources offices, including the Permitting and Inspection Center (The PIC) will be closed Monday, June 20 Countywide Events Conversation with the Next Juneteenth GenerationThursday, June 16, 1 p.m.Haitian Cultural Center212 NE 59th TerraceMiami FL, 33137 Juneteenth Kickoff Networking MixerThursday, June 16, 6 p.m.The Urban1000 NW 2nd AvenueMiami, FL 33136 An Arsht Center Event: Juneteenth Juke JointA dynamic voyage of black music and food featuring LaVie & DJ NickymixThursday, June 16, 7 p.m.Peacock Foundation StudioAdrienne Arsht Center1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132 We Are Here/ SoMaFeaturing art by Miami-based black artists honoring the contributions and resilience of Black AmericaThursday, June 16, 7 [email protected] The Summit: A Water-Based Immersive EventThursday-Sunday, June 16-19Blue Lagoon Farm Miami14451 SW 252nd StreetHomestead, FL 33032 Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD) and Hampton Art Lovers Co-Host Juneteenth Creative Conversations and CelebrationVEO, VEO, I SEE, I SEE, MWEN WE MWEN WEInteractive Media Mural Project at Judge Lawson E. Thomas' OfficeFriday, June 17Historic Ward Rooming House249 NW 9th StreetMiami, FL 33136 Ribbon Cutting CeremonyCelebrating a new beginning in Liberty City as we rebrand Northwest 12th Avenue as Soul of Miami WayFriday, June 17, 11 a.m.Grand Opening | Liberty Outdoor Space • NoonEnjoy a day in space with us as we open our own entertainment plaza in Liberty City. We will have food trucks and entertainment to open our first outdoor space to serve our community.646-770-3409 | [email protected] Richmond Heights Community Association Community Juneteenth Arts FestivalFriday, June 17, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.14700 Lincoln BoulevardMiami, FL [email protected] Third Annual City of Miami Beach Juneteenth Freedom Day CelebrationSaturday, June 18, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.Pride Park18th Street and Meridian AvenueMiami Beach, FL 33145 The Experience Tour/African Cultural Arts Center/SoMa Gallery WorkshopSaturday, June 18, Noon to 9 p.m.Sandrell Rivers Theater6103 NW 7th AvenueMiami, FL 33127646-770-3409 | [email protected] City of North Miami Beach Juneteenth Kids Zone and MuseumSaturday, June 18, 3 p.m.Ronald A. Silver Youth Enrichment Services (YES) Center17052 NE 19th AvenueNorth Miami Beach, FL 33162 Miami Lakes Juneteenth CelebrationFeaturing guest speaker Jihad RashidSaturday, June 18, 4 p.m.Town Hall Council Chambers6601 Main StreetMiami Lakes, FL 33014 The Freedom Symposium: Financial, Creative, Social, Mental and Physical Freedom WorkshopSaturday, June 18, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.Sandrell Rivers Theater6103 NW 7th AvenueMiami, FL 33127 City of North Miami Beach Juneteenth Step and Show DrumlineSaturday, June 18, 6 p.m.North Miami Beach City Hall17011 NE 19th AvenueNorth Miami Beach, FL 33162 Honoring Our Ancestors Juneteenth CommemorationSaturday, June 18, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.MUCE (Miami Urban Contemporary Experience)246 NW 54th StreetMiami, FL 33127786-287-7008 | [email protected] Friends & Family Day @ The SquareFeaturing BBQ, Games, Pre-School Graduation and FellowshipSunday, June 19, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.646-770-3409 | [email protected] City of Miami Gardens Juneteenth Park & Party CelebrationSunday, June 19, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.Calder Casino (Lot E)21001 NW 27th AvenueMiami, FL 33056 The Rhythm Foundation's Juneteenth Independence Day CelebrationSunday, June 19, 8 p.m. North Beach Band Shell | 786-453-28977275 Collins AvenueMiami Beach, FL 33141 A Visual Lecture on the History of Africa: From Freedom to FreedomCurated by Matthew PiggattMonday, June 20, 7 p.m.African Heritage Cultural Arts CenterWendell Narcisse Performing Arts Theater6161 NW 22nd AvenueMiami, FL 33147 This press release was produced by the Miami-Dade County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.