Juneteenth Freedom Celebration 2023

Juneteenth is the oldest known annual celebration commemorating the June 19, 1865, announcement that proclaimed freedom for all remaining enslaved people in the United States. Juneteenth became a celebration of freedom and achievement, gathering family and communities with food, entertainment, spiritual and religious ceremonies, and cultural storytelling. Today, Juneteenth is a federal holiday and takes on a symbol of pride in African American experiences and ancestral roots that is recognized annually across the country.

Juneteenth Freedom Celebration is presented by BIPOC Orange County in partnership with the City of Irvine.