Juneteenth has been celebrated every year since 1866, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, becoming a national holiday in 2021. As we all reflect on this important day, we hope you will join Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble at our Fifth Annual Juneteenth Celebration with an evening of performance and community on Thursday, June 19th at 6pm.
The program takes place in two parts. We will begin on the lawn of the Van Cortlandt House Museum with performances, including music and spoken word. Then join us for a procession with drums to the Enslaved African Burial Ground for a libation ceremony, honoring the memory of the enslaved people who lived, worked, and are buried on the land.
Juneteenth celebrations have a long history of focusing on food! Come early to eat dinner before the show.
From 5 pm, delicious food will be available for sale from Voila Afrique. (First come-first served.)
Our Contact Information
Van Cortlandt Park Alliance
80 Van Cortlandt Park South, Ste. E1
Bronx, NY 10463
718-601-1460
http://vancortlandt.org
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