On Friday, June 14th, the City of Trenton invites you and your family to be a part of this year’s Juneteenth celebrations. The celebration will take place from 4pm to 8pm on the steps of Trenton City Hall, located at 319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608. Prior to the afternoon’s festivities, City Hall will also be hosting a flag-raising ceremony, which will take place at 3pm. This free and family-friendly event will feature live entertainment, music and dance, and plenty of fun games. Guests will also have the opportunity to shop with a number of local businesses. This upcoming celebration is seeking to showcase Black-owned businesses, artists, and musicians, so if you are interested in being a part of the upcoming event, please contact the City of Trenton at (609) 989-3860 for more information regarding how you can get involved.

Juneteenth National Independence Day is a national holiday which commemorates the abolition of slavery in the United States. The holiday is regarded as America’s second independence day and holds great significance to the course of our nation’s history. In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation officially took hold, marking the end of slavery in the United States. While the law went into effect on January 1st, however, not all were yet freed. For regions still under Confederate control, the law could not be enforced. However, on June 19th, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, TX, where over 250,000 enslaved people were freed under executive action. On June 17th, 2021, President Biden signed a bill into law which officially declared Juneteenth the 11th American federal holiday. Juneteenth is a special opportunity to come together as a nation, celebrate our progress, and educate ourselves and our communities regarding the profound achievements of the African American community.

Programming is presented by the City of Trenton’s Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture. The Department of Recreation is the face behind the fun in our community, providing our city with countless parks, pools, and community events to enjoy. Throughout the year, the Department also holds a number of celebrations and commemorations for the holidays and causes that are vital to our community. Here in Trenton, there is always something to celebrate, and the city plays a vital role in assuring that fun in the sun remains accessible to all Trenton residents. From your neighborhood playground to block parties, festivals, and more, there is no shortage of fun to be had here in the Capital City.

For more information on this and other upcoming events in our community, please visit the City of Trenton’s website, linked here: Dept. of Rec. – Trenton. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the upcoming event, please contact (609) 989-3860 for additional assistance. Do not miss your chance to be a part of partaking in the celebrations of this historic day, be certain to mark your calendars now!

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