Juneteenth events across Mississippi are kicking off in celebration of the historic freeing of the last slaves in the nation in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865.
Here’s a list of parades, parties, and special events that will be held throughout the state:
Friday, June 16
- Juneteenth Family Fun Day: Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament: Basketball Court at John Henry Beck Park in Biloxi at 5:00 p.m.
- Black Excellence Celebration: Isiah Fredericks Community Center in Gulfport at 6:19 p.m.
- Tribute to Donna Summer featuring Anais St. John: 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 17
- Unity Walk/Run: John Henry Beck Park in Biloxi at 9:00 a.m.
- Ocean Springs Community-Wide Celebration: Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in Ocean Springs at 9:00 a.m.
- Juneteenth Jubilee: Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Juneteenth in the Pass: The Randolph Center in Pass Christian from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Pearl River County Juneteenth Celebration: JP Johnson Park in Picayune from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Juneteenth Celebration: Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Waveland at 12:00 p.m.
- Freedom Celebration Festival 2023: Isiah Fredricks Community Center in Gulfport from 12:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
- 3rd Annual Gulfport City-Wide Juneteenth Freedom Festival: Isiah Fredricks Community Center & Ball Fields in Gulfport at 12:19 p.m.
- 10-hour Dance Marathon: 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis at 1:00 p.m.
- Juneteenth Celebration: Biloxi Town Green from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Oxford Juneteenth Festival: Oxford Intermediate School from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- 3rd Annual Winston County Juneteenth Festival: 99 N Columbus Ave from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Juneteenth on Farish Street: Farish Street Historic District North Farish Street in Jackson from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 18
- Family Day Picnic: John Henry Beck Park in Biloxi from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Tomar & the FCs FREE Show: The Tin Shed at 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, June 19
- Juneteenth Celebration: Ridgeland Public Library in Jackson from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 20:
- Juneteenth Jubilee Observance: Smith Robertson Museum in Jackson from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
