2023 Phoenixville Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth National Freedom Day illuminates the fact that slaves celebrated the abolishment of slavery with excitement and great joy. It is a reminder to all Americans of the status and importance of Americans of African descent as American citizens. For more than 140 years, Juneteenth National Freedom Day has been the oldest African American holiday observed in the United States.

Juneteenth has been commemorated in Phoenixville in the past and returned to our community in 2021 with a week-long series of virtual events that were educational, entertaining, and inspirational!

This year on Sunday, June 18, between 2 and 6 pm, Diversity In Action along with Black Light Projects, Orion Communities, Forever Changes, The Colonial Theatre, and the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation, and Trellis for Tomorrow have organized a special collection of activities to engage the community and shed light on the importance ,of African American history in the United States and our community. We will commemorate this important date with historical re-enactors, music, art, dance, drummers, street theater, magic, Soul food, and storytelling. The events will take place in the 200 block of Bridge Street in Phoenixville.

We hope you will join us on June 18th as we continue to celebrate Juneteenth National Freedom Day with excitement and great joy. Please also consider donating as we bring this celebration to downtown Phoenixville to raise awareness, educate our community, and honor local and national African American citizens.

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Donations may be made using the qr code below.