Juneteenth 2024 in Saint Paul
Juneteenth (short for June Nineteenth) was first celebrated on June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, when General Gordon Granger—a U.S. Army Officer and Union General during the Civil War—and his troops arrived to the city to free 250,000 enslaved persons under the order of the Emancipation Proclamation.
The troops arrival to Galveston came two-and-a-half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863.
On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill declaring June 19th as a Federal holiday.
On February 3, 2023, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed legislation declaring Juneteenth as a state holiday.
Celebrate Juneteenth in Saint Paul
Juneteenth Minnesota — A Family Celebration
Saturday, June 17 | Allianz Field
Celebrate the annual Juneteenth Minnesota - A Family Celebration at Allianz Field in partnership with the Minnesota United. Join us on Saturday, June 17th, 2023, from 12pm to 4pm for a day filled with joy, empowerment, and cultural enrichment. This event is free and open to the public, so bring your family and friends along. Learn More
2023 NAACP Saint Paul Roy Wilkins Freedom Fund Gala
Saturday, June 17 | Intercontinental Hotel
The YWCA invites you to Boyd Park for a Juneteenth Celebration complete with music and entertainment to celebrate and acknowledge a period in our history that shaped and continues to influence our society today. Food trucks will be available to purchase refreshments. Entertainment includes Jearlyn Steel, Thomasina Petrus, Johnnie Brown, Beverly Cottman, Brittany Delaney, Sound Effects and more. Learn More
Juneteenth Breakfast
Saturday, June 10 | Minnesota Humanities Center
Join the Minnesota Humanities Center for a Juneteenth breakfast with Dr. Bernice A. King- a global thought leader, strategist, solutionist, orator, peace advocate, and CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change (The King Center), which was founded by her mother as the official living memorial to the life, work, and legacy of her father. Learn More
Juneteenth Dinner — A Celebration of Freedom and Unity!
Saturday, June 17 | Frogtown Farm
Join us for this special event to bring our community together in celebration and commemoration of Juneteenth, a significant day in history. We will emphasize sustainability and community, promoting activities such as seed sharing and storytelling. Learn More
Juneteenth Celebration
Join us for a vibrant Juneteenth celebration at the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Monday, June 19th, 2023. This event promises an unforgettable day filled with delicious food, captivating music, exciting games, and delightful face painting for children.Celebrate the historic significance of Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States, with the community. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and embrace the spirit of unity and freedom. Learn More
Juneteenth Minnesota — A Family Celebration!
Join us at Allianz Field on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 for the annual Juneteenth Minnesota - A Family Celebration! The event runs from 12pm - 4pm and is free and open to the public.
There will be Community Griot Awards, Scholarship Awards: 50 years of Hip Hop!, a Kids Fun Zone!, Delicious food from throughout the African Diaspora!, Art & History exhibits: Performances including the headliner, Sounds of Blackness, a Marketplace, Wellness resources, Economic Empowerment... and more! Learn More