Juneteenth Celebrations in Orlando

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the Union Army announced that all African Americans were free from enslavement in America. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation freed all enslaved people when it took effect in 1863, it was not enforced; this meant many people, especially in the Western states, did not know they were free. 

To celebrate this momentous day in American history, Orlando offers many events that honor the African American experience.

Juneteenth 2025 Events

Juneteenth in Winter Park: Jazz & Jubilee A Night Under the Stars

Thursday, June 19, 2025

5:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Shady Park, Winter Park

Free

• This Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration in the heart of the historic African American community of Hannibal Square, presented by The City of Winter Park and The Equity Council Corp., a proud Black-owned nonprofit rooted in community service since 2018.
• The Alvin Giles Band is headlining with lots of other musical acts and exciting entertainment. 
• The event is free, but you need to secure a ticket. 

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10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

June 14, 2025

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Ward Chapel at Rollins College

Free

• The Hannibal Square Heritage Center will host their 10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration with a focus on remembering, knowing and shifting the narrative.

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5th Annual Facets of Freedom Juneteenth Festival

Thursday, June 19, 2025

10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Orlando Family Stage

Free

• A full day of programming for the whole family.
• 10:00 a.m. Juneteenth Lunch and Learn Programming for Families
  1:00 a.m. Live Musical Performances on the Welcome Stage
  6:00 p.m. Facets of Freedom Performance 1
  8:00 p.m. Facets of Freedom Performance 2

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3rd Annual 1887 Juneteenth Weekend

June 19 to 21, 2025

Eatonville

Free

• Celebrate Juneteenth in Eatonville, one of the first incorporated Black towns in the nation, during their 3rd Annual 1887 Juneteenth Weekend. The three-day event will showcase the strength and spirit of The Town That Freedom Built with live performances, cultural exhibits, family-friendly entertainment, and cultural exhibits.

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