Juneteenth Park-In & Party
Jun 21, 2025
Starting: 4:00 PM. Gates open at 3:30 PM.
A celebration of emancipation and freedom brings together the community for an afternoon of music, culture and historical reflection. The 5th Annual Juneteenth Park-In & Party takes place on Saturday, June 21 at Ives Estates Park, with gates opening at 3:30 p.m.
Presented by City of Miami Gardens Councilwoman Katrina Wilson, Councilman Reggie Leon and Vice Mayor Robert Stephens III, this year's celebration follows the theme "America Keeps Its Promise of Freedom For All." The event features performances showcasing musical selections that highlight community successes, diversity and unity, with the full artist lineup to be announced.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger announced in Galveston, Texas that the Civil War had ended and all enslaved people were to be freed. This historically significant date, also known as Emancipation Day and Black Independence Day, has evolved into a celebration of African American freedom and achievement.
As communities across the nation have developed their own traditions to mark this important day, the City of Miami Gardens continues its annual commemoration with this family-friendly event. Admission is $20 per vehicle.