DELMARVA– Communities across the peninsula are gearing up to celebrate the sixth annual federally-recognized Juneteenth holiday, marking the final declarations of freedom for enslaved Americans on June 19, 1865.
From parades on Friday to festivals throughout the weekend, organizations are offering something for everyone to enjoy.
Find a schedule of upcoming events below:
Friday, June 19
Selbyville: Elevate Vocal Arts will mark Juneteenth and African American Music Appreciation Month with a Black composer showcase at the Carl M. Freeman Foundation Office Building at 12:30 p.m.
Bridgeville: The Bridgeville Public Library will host a Juneteenth Celebration Prayer Breakfast at 10 a.m.
Rehoboth Beach: The Developing Artist Collaboration will host the West Rehoboth Juneteenth Celebration, featuring special presentations, art exhibits and vendors from 5 to 9 p.m. at West Side Creative Market.
Rehoboth Beach: Sussex Family YMCA will host a Juneteenth Open House free for all guests.
Dover: The YMCA will host a Juneteenth Community Open House with activities and vendors from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Milford: A celebration at Bicentennial Park is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Salisbury: How We Build will host a Juneteenth on the Shore Community 5k starting at 10 a.m. at the City Park bandstand, with check-in at 9 a.m.
Princess Anne: Somerset County NAACP's 6th official Juneteenth parade will start at 12 p.m. at the Seton Center, followed by a festival on Somerset Avenue.
Preston: The Caroline County Public Library and Black Eastern Shore will hold their third annual Juneteenth celebration at Mt. Pleasant Acres Farm from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, June 20
Berlin: American Legion Post #231 Ladies Auxiliary will host a celebration on Showell Street starting at 11 a.m.
Cambridge: Groove City Black Heritage & Cultural Group, Inc. will host a 5K Freedom Walk starting 9 a.m. at Phillips Street and Cornish Park, followed by a celebration from 2 to 6 p.m.
Church Creek: Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park & Visitor Center has programming planned June 19-21, including a celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Legacy Garden.
Pocomoke: The Sturgis One Room School Museum's 5th annual Juneteenth celebration is scheduled from 12 to 4 p.m.
Easton: The Academy Art Museum will host a Juneteenth celebration from 12 to 4 p.m.
Salisbury: The Eastern Shore Juneteenth Parade and Festival will take place 3 to 7 p.m., starting at South Division Street and Circle Avenue.
Accomac: Accomack NAACP will host a celebration at the Mary Nottingham Smith Cultural Enrichment Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Georgetown: The Richard Allen Coalition, Restoration Worship Center and Everlasting Hope Ministries will partner for their 12th annual parade at 10 a.m., with a celebration starting at 11 a.m. at the Richard Allen School.
Sunday, June 21
Dover: Juneteenth on the Green at Legislative Mall will take place from 1 to 8 p.m., following a parade.
