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Hey, Triad families! This month, our community is coming together in a beautiful way to honor Juneteenth—a celebration of freedom, heritage, and unity. And we’re so excited to share the many free, family-friendly Juneteenth events happening across the region. 💛 From book giveaways and food truck festivals to live music, cultural tours, and downtown street celebrations, there are so many opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate together.  Wait—What Is Juneteenth?In case you’re not familiar, Juneteenth commemorates the day--June 19, 1865—when the last enslaved people in the U.S. finally learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. It’s a powerful reminder of resilience, hope, and progress—and today, it’s celebrated with joy, education, reflection, and community. In 2021, Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday, and here in the Piedmont Triad, we go all out with meaningful events that bring people together across generations. Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in the TriadYou don’t have to go far--events are happening in nearly every corner of the region. Whether you want to enjoy local food trucks, listen to gospel choirs, take part in a children’s book giveaway, or simply gather with others to honor Black history and culture, there’s something for everyone. Check out the full list below, and be sure to mark your calendars! Alamance County Burlington • June 13, 6–8pm – Juneteenth Celebration at North Park 📍 817 Sharpe Rd, Burlington, NC 27217 Gibsonville • June 14, 10am–4pm – Juneteenth Celebration 📍 314 10th St, Gibsonville, NC • June 14, 7–9pm – Juneteenth Celebration Downtown Gibsonville 📍 101 E Main St, Gibsonville, NC Graham • June 21, 1–5pm – Juneteenth Celebration in Graham 📍 311 College St, Graham, NC Mebane • June 14, 11am–3pm – Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration 📍 Mebane Community Park, 627 W Center St, Mebane, NC Guilford County Greensboro • June 14, 5–11pm – Juneteenth Black Food Truck Festival 📍 LeBauer Park, 208 N Davie St, Greensboro, NC • June 15, 2:30–5:30pm – Juneteenth Gospel Superfest 📍 1500 Dans Rd, Greensboro, NC • June 19, 11:30am–2:30pm – Special Battlefield Tours: Black Patriots of Guilford Courthouse 📍 2332 New Garden Rd, Greensboro, NC • June 21, 5–9pm – Juneteenth GSO Fest 📍 LeBauer Park, 208 N Davie St, Greensboro, NC Colfax • June 19, 11am–6pm – Juneteenth SOULebration 📍 Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, 2914 Sandy Ridge Rd, Colfax, NC Surry County Mount Airy • June 19, 3–5pm – Juneteenth Celebration 📍 301 N Main St, Mt Airy, NC Forsyth County Winston-Salem • June 20, 7–10pm – Art Crush: Juneteenth Edition 📍 Downtown Arts District • June 21, 1–8pm – Juneteenth Festival 📍 Innovation Quarter, 484-498 Vine St, Winston-Salem, NC Kernersville • June 19, 6:30–9:30pm – Juneteenth FREE Children’s Book Giveaway 📍 Harmon Park, Kernersville, NC • June 19, 6:30–9pm – Juneteenth Celebration 📍 Harmon Park, Kernersville, NC A Celebration for All of UsJuneteenth is about freedom and community—and in the Triad, we show up for both. Whether you’re attending your first Juneteenth event or it’s an annual tradition, we invite you to explore something new this year. Bring the kids. Invite your neighbors. Dance to the music. Learn something. Share a meal. Celebrate what brings us together. ➡️ Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get updates and reminders throughout the month—and if you go to an event, tag us! We’d love to see how your family celebrates Juneteenth this year. 💛
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