Juneteenth Celebration
Making History as we Celebrate History!
The Zebulon Juneteenth Celebration will recognize the significance of Juneteenth, recognize the history and accomplishments of black community members, and celebrate the culture. All are welcome to attend. Join us for a day of family fun, connecting with community, and learning. The event will feature a ceremony, live performances, spoken word, bounce houses, vendors, car show, community resources and food trucks. This event is organized in partnership with the Zebulon Juneteenth Committee.
Kick-off Concert at the Spring Concert Series
Friday, June 16th
Zebulon Municipal Complex
What to expect: Concert, craft vendors, and food trucks
Scheduled Activities:
6 PM Grounds Open
6:30 PM Legacy Motown Revue (set 1)
7:30 PM Juneteenth charge by President DeRico, NAACP
8PM-9PM Legacy Motown Revue (set 2)
Juneteenth Community Celebration Day
Saturday, June 17th
Zebulon Municipal Complex
10AM- 4PM
What to expect: Live performances, spoken word, car show, bounce houses, vendors, community resources and food trucks. DJD will keep music going and the event moving so bring your dancing feet.
Scheduled Activities:
10AM - 11:5 AM Juneteenth Ceremony
11:15 AM- Noon Music by Leon Smith
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Panthers U Football Clinic (Ages 6-13)
Noon Juneteenth History presented by local youth
12:15 PM James E. Shepard Alumni & NCCU Fraternity/Sorority Greek Organization
1 PM Hillside Highschool Drama Department performing a piece on Social Justice
1:30-2:15 PM Changin' Lanez Car Club Ride In & Show
2:00-2:30 PM AG Thomas
2:45 PM- 3 PM Young Stretch (Vermond Holland)
*Please note this schedule is subject to change.
Getting Involved
Online Registration
Community Resource Application
Paper Registration
Juneteenth Committee
The planning of this event has included community members, volunteers, and organizations seeking to create a Juneteenth event that recognizes and celebrates Juneteenth, local black citizens and their achievements, and culture.
Thank you to the following committee members:
- Gloria Whitehurst, A&G Advocates
- Annie Jean Moore, MLK & Juneteenth Committee
- Dr. Laura Johnson, MLK & Juneteenth Committee
- Narcisa B. Johnson
- Amber Davis
- Lisa Roose
- Bonita Dunn
- EnJanet Joseph, Northeast Community Coalition
- Wendi Watson, Empowered Citizens
- Emma Snelling, MLK & Juneteenth Committee
- Latonya McCabe
- Sophia Williams, Making Kids Dreams
- Sheila Long, Zebulon Parks & Recreation
If you are interested in joining the committee or would like to contact the committee, please email zebulonjuneteenth@gmail.com.
About Juneteenth
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared a formal end to slavery in the United States. However, change was not instant after the proclamation. Nearly, two and a half years later, on June 19th, 1865, the enslaved African Americans of Galveston, Texas got the news by way of the Union Army troops that freedom had come at last.
The next year, the people of Galveston commemorated that day as Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom. Since then, it's been observed in communities and states as a holiday, but officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021.
Juneteenth is also known by some as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day.
Partners & Presenters
