Juneteenth Celebrations In The Capital Region

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Here are some of the places in the Capital Region to celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth (June 19th) is considered the day that the last enslaved people were freed in America.

There are celebrations happening all over The Capital Region that you can take part in.

 

The Alice Moore Black Arts & Cultural Center from Noon to 5pm (Albany's South End) on June 15th

  •  - musical entertainment
  •  - a Kids Zone 
  •  - Information tables for local non profit organizations
  • - vendors

For more info - CLICK HERE

 

The Underground Railroad Education Center (194 Livingston Ave) on June 15th from Noon to 4pm

  • Free food from 1pm-3pm
  • Art and History
  • Musical performances
  • Poetry reading
  • Myers Residence tours

For more info - CLICK HERE

 

Albany Institute of History And Art  - Juneteenth "Free Day" on June 19th from 10am to 5pm

For more info - CLICK HERE

 

Albany Black Chamber of Commerce (141 Washington Ave) Juneteenth Block Party from 2pm to 7pm

  • Music
  • Food
  • Cultural Exhibits
  • Vendors

For more info - CLICK HERE

 

Hamilton Hill Arts Center on June 21st and 22nd

June 21st - Vale Cemetery

  • 6pm - Honor our ancestors
  • 8pm - Free ice cream social

June 22nd - Central Park starting at 1pm

  • Parade
  • Opening celebration
  • Live music
  • Hair show

For more info - CLICK HERE

 

Saratoga Regional YMCA from 1pm to 3pm on June 19th

  • Open to the public 
  • Music
  • Interpretive dance
  • Dramatic reenactments

For more info - CLICK HERE

 

 

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