Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Miami
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Juneteenth is on Thursday, and there are numerous ways to celebrate the holiday across Miami.
Why it matters: Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved people in Texas learned of their emancipation.
The big picture: Despite recent backlash against civil rights and discussions of racism, celebrations of the holiday are growing, Axios' Russell Contreras reports.
Here are some ways to celebrate locally
Miami Juneteenth Festival: Enjoy live music, local food and family friendly fun at the Griffing Center in North Miami today from noon to 11pm.
- Free.
The Juneteenth Experience: Celebrate Miami's Black history with a theatrical concert from Hued Songs at the Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road in South Beach.
- Today and Thursday, 7:30pm. Tickets $31.50+.
NMB Juneteenth Experience: Enjoy a step show and drumline competition, live performances from local Greek sororities, food vendors and activities for all ages.
- Thursday from 5pm-9pm. Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater in North Miami Beach. Free.
Freedom Crowns at Miami Children's Museum: Design your own "Freedom Crown" and contribute to a community quilt for Juneteenth.
- Thursday 5pm-9pm. Non-member tickets $18+.
Uhuru Rising: A Cultural Awakening: An immersive Juneteenth experience centered on liberation, cultural awakening and creativity.
- Thursday, 4pm-7pm. Free. Barry University.
An Evening of Freedom and Flavor: Enjoy an evening with acclaimed chef Chef Jeff Johnson to celebrate his debut cookbook, Seasonal Roots: Fresh Favorites for Every Season, which honors African American culinary heritage, community and cooking with seasonal ingredients.
- Thursday, 7pm-8pm. Book&Books Coral Gables. Free.
"Malcolm X" screening at O Cinema: Watch the 1992 film, starring Denzel Washington, and stay for a community conversation on racial justice and anti-Black rhetoric.
- Thursday, 7pm. $14+.
Freedom Fest: Juneteenth Celebration: Celebrate freedom, culture and community. Kid Zone, free book giveaways, live DJ, food vendors and dancing.
- Saturday, 11am-4pm. Free. Lyric Theater Plaza at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater.
Juneteenth Celebration and Gala: Miami Gardens elected leaders are hosting a big Juneteenth concert at Gulfstream Park featuring Jagged Edge, Midnight Star and more.
- June 21, 4pm. Sport of Kings Theater at Gulfstream Park. Tickets $81+.