3rd Annual Juneteenth Jubilee Set for June 15 in Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The City of Fayetteville, in collaboration with Cool Spring Downtown District, will host the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Jubilee on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Festival Park, located at 335 Ray Avenue.

This year’s celebration promises a vibrant day filled with music, art, and community activities, honoring the historic Juneteenth holiday, which marks the end of slavery in the United States.

Event Highlights:

Headliners:

• Pierce Freelon: A two-time Grammy-nominated artist known for his unique blend of hip-hop, electronic jazz, and soul. Freelon, the founder of Blackspace, has been featured on the TODAY Show, NPR, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Parents Magazine, and PBS Kids.
• Skip Marley: The grandson of Bob Marley, Skip Marley blends contemporary pop, rap, and rock. He is renowned for hits like “Calm Down” and “Refugee” and has collaborated with artists like Damien Marley and H.E.R. Marley has also been nominated for an NAACP Image Award.

Juneteenth Jubilee Attractions:

• HBCU Student Art Show
• Authors’ Book Fair
• “Kissed by the Sun” Exhibition
• Live Mural Painting with Black Canvas
• Food Trucks
• Artists and Vendors
• Free Bounce Houses

The Jubilee is a tribute to the longest-running Black American holiday, celebrating freedom and unity. It aims to educate and entertain attendees, fostering a sense of community and progress.

Additional Events in the District:

• History Trolley Tours: Hourly departures from Festival Park guided by FSU Historian Charles Anderson.
• Juneteenth Celebration 5k: A friendly run/walk course with finishers receiving a commemorative medal.
• Black Art Crawl: Running from June 14 to July 28, showcasing local artists’ work.
• Hip Hop Yoga: At 10 a.m. at the Kress Building, 229 Hay Street, 2nd Floor.

Volunteer Opportunities:
The event seeks volunteers for beer and ticket sales, bounce house supervision, general floaters, and other attractions. Sign up to volunteer here.

Celebrate Juneteenth in Fayetteville with a day full of festivities, music, and community spirit. This is an event not to be missed!

Kres Thomas, FayToday News