CHARLOTTE — As the U.S. celebrates Juneteenth, there are plenty of events coming up in the Charlotte area that you can join.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery -- June 19 was the day that the last slaves in the U.S. were made aware of their freedom under the Emancipation Proclamation.
Here’s a list of celebrations and events happening for Juneteenth:
Juneteenth at The Gantt will take place Monday beginning at 12 p.m. Admission is free.
The Juneteenth Buy Black Fest is on Monday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on West Trade Street at Montgomery Street. There will be a kids zone, food trucks, retail, and more.
The Town of Matthews Juneteenth Celebration will be held Monday at Stumptown Park beginning at 4:30 p.m.
2023 Gastonia EbonyFest Juneteenth Festival will take place Monday at Rotary Island Pavilion in Gastonia beginning at 5 p.m.
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