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Here's where to Celebrate Juneteenth all over the World!

Juneteenth is a federal holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement by general Granger on June 19, 1865 proclaiming freedom for all slaves in Texas. Since 1865, black Americans have celebrated this day all over the world; here are some of our favorite celebrations of black joy!



Detroit, MI:

The Juneteenth Freedom Fest at Eastern Market with special guest Charity, John Houston, Slum Village is the place to be if you are in Detroit! Shout out to the Metro-Detroit Black Business Alliance, the Charles H.Wright Museuem, the Detroit Branch of the NAACP & the Eastern Market for putting this together! Visit JuneteenthDetroit.com for more information.



Playa del Carmen, Mexico:

This event in Playa del Carmen promises to a celebration of black joy for all who attend! Curated by FlyyGirl & serial entreprenuer Jasmine, this Juneteenth Celebration BBQ at Haus of Vibes will feature grilled food, limited open bar, games and more! Visit www.HausOfVibes.com for ticket info!


Wilmington, Delaware:

Join Stop the Violence Coalition and Academy for Peace as they celebrate Juneteenth with a day of painting and learning for kids and adults.Shout out to FlyyGirl Nyemade (aka That African Butterfly) for helping to curate this event! For more information or to RSVP, send an email to TheAcademyForPeace@gmail.com


Philadelphia, PA:

Celebrate Juneteenth with Your Favorite Jawns at the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration, "Da Cookout" at Life Do Grow Farm. For further information message @YourFavoriteJawns on instagram!

Brown Summit, North Carolina

Check out this fun family event in Brown Summit, North Carolina! Celebrating strong Fathers, Freedom & Black Joy with Free Food, Drinks & Fun for Everyone! Visit www.OperationStopPCPS.com for more info!

Houston, Texas

Come circulate the black dollar at the BLCK MARKET Juneteenth Celebration in Houston, TX! Vendors, Food Trucks, Live Music and more!

Houston, Texas

If you are a music lover, this one's for you! Come join the FlyyFam in Houston Texas at Emancipation Park with a concert that will feature Maze & Frankie Beverly, Kool & the Gang, the Isley Brothers & Shelia E! For more information visit: www.epconservancy.org

Los Angeles, California

This Juneteenth Festival in Cali is one you do NOT want to miss! will feature a ferris wheel, carnival games, food court, panel discussion, and live music performances by Sevyn Streeter, Arin Ray and more! To purchase tickets visit: www.blackxtheblock.com!

Brooklyn, New York

This Juneteenth Jubilee is a celebration of black liberation through the arts! It will feature an art show, African drum circle, performances and more! Message @R1LLYR1L or @CherishLuvsYou on IG with any questions!



Happy Juneteenth from The FlyyGirl Experience!

Whether you are black or white

Celebrate black joy today

Celebrate black business today

&& allow that celebration to last the whole year long!

Stay Flyy yal!



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-Oprah Winfrey

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