Capital City Juneteenth Celebration
June 18, 2022 –
Juneteenth (June 19th) is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Weekend Celebration Schedule: Visit juneteenthraleigh.org for a full line-up of events at different venues.
The theme for this year's Capital City Juneteenth Celebration 2022 is “Preserving the Past, Moving it Forward.” During this event the mission is to “To celebrate the freedom of formerly enslaved African Americans by acknowledging their history and achievements through commemorative and historical services and activities.”
On Saturday, June 18, bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, family activities, vendors and food on Harvey Hill and the Chapel Event Center at Dix Park!
Time: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Harvey Hill Main Stage
1:00 pm - Welcome/Opening
1:20 pm - Mary D Williams (Negro Spirituals)
2:10 pm - JaShaun Peele & Friends (R&B)
3:00 pm - Constance Prince & the BC Project (Blues)
3:45 pm - United Strings of Color & The Spoken Word
4:50 pm - The Mac Mclaughlin Group (Jazz)
Chapel Event Center Children's Performance Stage - NEW for 2022!
2:00 pm- Barwell Road Park African Dancers
2:30 pm- Lake Lynn Park Lyrical Dance
3:00 pm- Ralph Campbell Cheerleading
Children's Activity Zone - NEW for 2022!
- Story Corner
- Inflatable Rides
- Bubbles
- Face Painting
Vendors: Full list of Exhibitors, Vendors + Food Trucks available on the Eventbrite RSVP.
Location: Harvey Hill + Chapel Event Center at Dix Park, 1030 Richardson Dr. Raleigh, NC 27603