Juneteenth, short for “June Nineteenth,” commemorates the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and enforce the emancipation of all enslaved people. This event occurred two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.
Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. This year, Juneteenth will be observed on Wednesday, June 19.
View the Juneteenth events below and be part of this meaningful celebrations!
Juneteenth Journey to Freedom Ride
2nd Annual Juneteenth Cultural Celebration Gala
EPMA Juneteenth Lecture Series
Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration
Juneteenth Freedom Celebration
Celebrating Juneteenth with Jamal
June 14 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Streetcar 1511
Catch a ride at the Convention Center Stop downtown and vibe to his original R&B Soul tracks.
Juneteenth Movie Day -“Harriet” True story of Harriet Tubman
June 18 | 2:00 p.m.
Wayne Thornton Community Center at Grandview
3134 Jefferson Ave
Bring your family and friends to celebrate Juneteenth with a showing of the movie “Harriet.” Popcorn will be given out to enjoy during the movie!
Juneteenth Arts & Crafts Fair
June 22 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m..
Pavo Real Recreation Center
9301 Alameda Ave
Juneteenth Lecture Series – Charles Smith: Reboot My Way of Thinking Series Presents Maintaining Momentum with A Still Posture
June 11 | 12:30 p.m.
Eastside Senior Center
3200 Fierro Dr
Juneteenth Celebration – Powered by our Youth
June 17 | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Chamizal Community Center Multipurpose R #1
2119 Cypress Ave
Let’s Celebrate Juneteenth together with activities for children ages 5- 16 yrs. Snacks and drinks will be provided, parents are welcome to join in on the fun!
Movie Matinee “Ruby Bridges”
June 17 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Galatzan Recreation Center
650 Wallenberg Dr
Let’s Celebrate Juneteenth
June 18 | All Day
The Beast Urban Park
13501 Jason Crandall Dr
Juneteenth Banner Activity
June 1 | All Day
Westside Library
125 Belvidere
Juneteenth Lecture Series – Abeni Janae: Young, Gifted, and Black. The Artistic Importance of Cultural Celebrations
June 7 | 3:30 p.m.
Dorris Van Doren Library
551 Redd Road
Juneteenth discussion: The History of Juneteenth in Mexico
June 10 | 4:30 p.m.
Dorris Van Doren Library
551 Redd Road
Juneteenth Family Storytime
June 12 | 10:00 a.m.
Chamizal Express Library
2119 Cypress
Juneteenth Celebration-Preschool Storytime
June 12 | 10:00 a.m.
Westside Library
125 Belvidere
Juneteenth Teen Crafts
June 13 | 4:00 p.m.
Memorial Park Library
3200 Copper
Juneteenth Teen Crafts
June 13 | 4:30 p.m.
Westside Library
125 Belvidere
Juneteenth Book Tasting
June 14 | 1:00 p.m.
Esperanza Acosta Library
12480 Pebble Hills
Juneteenth Storytime & Craft
June 15 | 10:00 a.m.
- Judge Marquez Library
610 N. Yarbrough - Memorial Park Library
3200 Copper
Juneteenth Trivia & Craft
June 15 | 12:00 p.m.
Judge Marquez Library
610 N. Yarbrough
Adult Coloring: Juneteenth Edition
June 17 | All Day
Westside Library
125 Belvidere
Juneteenth Storytime & Craft
June 17 | 2:00 p.m.
Jose Cisneros Library
1300 Hawkins
Juneteenth Keychain Diamond Painting
June 17 | 3:00 p.m.
Jose Cisneros Library
1300 Hawkins
Juneteenth Crafts
June 17 | 4:30 p.m.
Enrique Moreno Lirbrary
7380 Alameda Ave
Family Storytime with a special speaker – Dr. Tawanda Chabikua
June 18 | 10:00 a.m.
Richard Burges Library
9600 Dyer Ste. C
Adult art workshop: Kente Cloth Potato Printmaking
June 18 | 10:30 a.m.
Irving Schwartz Library
1865 Dean Martin
The Importance of Juneteenth with Dr. Chabikua
June 18 | 12:00 p.m.
Richard Burges Library
9600 Dyer Ste. C
Family Friendly Paint by Number Mini Mural
June 18 | 3:30 p.m.
Sergio Troncoso Library
9321 Alameda
Juneteenth Storytime & Craft
June 18 | 4:30 p.m.
- Dorris Van Doren Library
551 Redd Road - Esperanza Acosta Library
12480 Pebble Hills - Irving Schwartz Library
1865 Dean Martin - Judge Marquez Library
610 N. Yarbrough - Chamizal Express Library
2119 Cypress - Armijo Library
620 E. 7th Street - Clardy Fox Library
5515 Robert Alva - Westside Library
125 Belvidere
Teen Juneteenth Program
June 20 | 4:00 p.m.
Armijo Library
620 E. 7th Street
Juneteenth Lecture Series – Dr. Jackeline Biddle Richard: Journeys of Latinidad, Colorsim, Racism, and Empowerment
June 22 | 11:00 a.m.
Esperanza Acosta Library
12480 Pebble Hills
Juneteenth Lecture Series – Dr. Jackeline Biddle Richard: Journeys of Latinidad, Colorsim, Racism, and Empowerment
June 22 | 4:00 p.m.
Westside Library
125 Belvidere
Poetry & Art by Angie Michelle Barazza
June 8 | 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
El Paso Museum of Art
1 Arts Festival Plaza
Artist Angie Michelle Barazza will lead participants in a hands on work-shop exploring the themes of vanessa german’s work Black Girl on Skateboard on view at the El Paso Museum of Art, courtesy of Art Bridges.
Juneteenth Lecture Series – Dr. Jackeline Biddle Richard: Journeys of Latinidad, Colorsim, Racism, and Empowerment
June 8 | 10:00 a.m.
El Paso Museum of Art
1 Arts Festival Plaza
Juneteenth Lecture Series – Abeni Janae: Young, Gifted, and Black. The Artistic Importance of Cultural Celebrations
June 8 | 1:00 p.m.
El Paso Museum of Art
1 Arts Festival Plaza
Juneteenth Celebration Kickoff!
June 14 | 6:00 PM
El Paso Museum of History
510 N Santa Fe St
Join Juneteenth El Paso & Black El Paso Voice for a free celebration including speaker Tomas Arellano and Imperial Legacy Clothing showcasing their 1921 collection via a fashion show!
Kids’ Table: Soul Food
June 15 | 11:00 a.m.
EL Paso Museum History
510 N Santa Fe St
Join us as we celebrate the history and significance of Soul Food! Led by MD305 Soul Food, this hands-on workshop for kids (ages 5 – 18) will explore the foodways, history, and culture behind this uniquely American tradition.
