Wondering where to celebrate Juneteenth in New York City?
For those looking for food to celebrate the holiday, look no further. Black-Owned Brooklyn will host a food festival of 29 Black food businesses. These stands will hold the traditional African American dishes along with some dishes from Africa and the Caribbean. There will also be clothing, books, jewelry and more from other Black owned businesses. While at the food festival people will be able to listen to live music and participate in many activities.
Location/Time: June 17 - W. 125th Street & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd at The Harlem State Office Building Plaza, experience tells the history of Juneteenth with the help of the Federation of Black Cowboys. These cowboys and cowgirls share the history while also demonstrating horsemanship and horseback riding. Those who come will get to make their own Juneteenth flag and other art, while listening to live music. Juneteenth - Straight Joy.
The Lay Out presents a Juneteenth event with plenty of fun activities including, meditation, a marketplace, Fort Greene walking tour, and DJ’s. The tour will include seeing Lil Kim’s old home and Spike Lee’s 40 acres of land. Along with that, the Lay Out has teamed up with Amazon Music, Scene in Black , Fort Greene Park Conservancy and more. Brooklyn Museum Juneteenth Jubileeevent will hold a schedule which will start off with dance performances by the Renegade Performance Group.
The iconic Louis Armstrong House will be hosting a Juneteenth outdoor concert featuring Charles Turner and Uptown Swing. This music will get audiences in the Juneteenth celebration with its swing and jazz music. The museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., which will allow visitors to tour the museum before or after the show! Attendees will need to buy a ticket to enter the museum, however, the event is free.
At Seneca Village, people will be able to celebrate Juneteenth through nature and health. This experience will focus primarily on one's well-being. People will be able to create art, participate in yoga, watch comedians live, and listen to live jazz music. Copyright NBC New York
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