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Glassboro Annual
Juneteenth Celebration

Waving African American Juneteenth flag.

Saturday, June 15, 2024

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Price: Free

Glassboro Sports Complex

230 Wilmer Street
Glassboro, NJ 08028
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Organizer:
Queen's Initiative

Event Description

Celebrate Juneteenth with us! Enjoy a day of community and unity with Live Entertainment, Dance, Family activities, Food, Games, and Prizes.

Plus, support black-owned businesses at our marketplace. Don't miss out on this unforgettable celebration of freedom, culture, and togetherness. See you there!

Special thanks to our sponsors for helping us keep the tradition alive!

What is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19th each year to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is celebrated with various community events throughout New Jersey, including business expos festivities honoring African-American culture and history. NJ legislation declares the third Friday in June as a paid state holiday, while a federal proclamation deems June 19 as a federal holiday.

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