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Juneteenth

Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth in El Paso!

Join the City of El Paso in commemorating Juneteenth throughout the month of June. Experience a vibrant array of activities hosted by our Museums, Parks and Recreation, Libraries, and more. Discover educational exhibits, cultural events, community gatherings, and recreational fun for all ages. Let's come together to honor freedom, history, and community spirit.

About Juneteenth

Juneteenth, short for "June Nineteenth," commemorates the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to take control of the state and enforce the emancipation of all enslaved people. This event occurred two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. 
Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. This year, Juneteenth will be observed on Friday, June 19. 

View the Juneteenth events below and be part of this meaningful celebration!

Cartoon graphic of people celebrating.

Juneteenth Programming

Juneteenth Drop-In Activities
June 3 to June 28 while EPMH is open
El Paso Museum of History
510 N Santa Fe St

Stop by the second floor of the El Paso Museum of History to enjoy free, self-guided drop-in activities highlighting Juneteenth and Black crafting traditions as well as El Paso’s local Black history.

Our Bonds of Freedom / Nuestros Lazos De Libertad
Thursday, June 18 | 9 am – 12 pm
Pebble Hills Park
3200 Fierro Dr.

Join Parks & Recreation as we celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of culture, community, and celebration. Enjoy live music, local vendors, and delicious food while honoring freedom, heritage, and unity. Bring your family and friends fora memorable event filled with entertainment and fun.

Celebrating Juneteenth with Abeni Janae
Friday, June 19 | 7pm - 8pm
Streetcar 1511, Convention Center Stop

Abeni Janae will bring music, culture, and celebration to life aboard the streetcar as we honor Juneteenth.

Public Libraries

Juneteenth Cook-the-Book Club - Watermelon and Red Birds:Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations by Nicole A. Taylor
Thursday, June 12  | 1 pm
Dorris Van Doren Library

Browse through the book to pick a recipe that piques your interest (or tastebuds). A Post-it note with your name will be used to mark the recipe to keep track of potluck dishes, and to keep members from choosing the same dish. A staff member will make a copy of your recipe for you to take home. Prepare your recipe, then bring it to the potluck on June 12 at 1:00 pm to share with other participants.

Juneteenth Story time
Friday, June 12  | 4 pm
Westside Library

Enjoy a storytime with picture books about Juneteenth and create a windsock craft.

Teen Hangout Teen Movie Night
Thursday, June 12  | 4:30 pm
Dorris Van Doren Library

Teens are invited to celebrate and commemorate Juneteenth during a screening of this Best Picture nominee from 2017.

Juneteenth Cook-the-Book Club- Juneteenth Cookbook:Recipes and Activities for Kids and Families to Celebrate by Alliah L. Agostiniwith Chef Taffy Elrod
Thursday, June 14  | 12 pm
Dorris Van Doren Library

Browse through the book to pick a recipe that piques your interest (or tastebuds). A Post-it note with your name will be used to mark the recipe to keep track of potluck dishes, and to keep members from choosing the same dish. A staff member will make a copy of your recipe for you to take home. Prepare your recipe, then bring it to the potluck on June 14 at 12:00 pm to share with other participants.

Summer Adult Movie Series -Juneteenth
Monday, June 15  | 10 am
Clardy Fox Library

Come cool off the summer heat and find inspiration with a Juneteenth related adult film. Ages 18+

Perler Bead Keychains and Friendship bracelets
Monday, June 15  | 4:30 pm
Enrique Moreno Library

Join us for a Juneteenth Perler Bead keychain and friendship bracelet activity to craft meaningful accessories that celebrate freedom, creativity, and community togetherness.

Juneteenth Ribbon Keychain
Monday, June 15  | 4:30 pm- 5:30 pm
Chamizal Library

Join Chamizal Library in celebrating Juneteenth by creating your own ribbon keychain.

Juneteenth Storytime
Wednesday, June 17  | 10 am – 11 am
Irving Schwartz Library

Enjoy a special freedom &community themed story time, paired with a Juneteenth flag craft!

Juneteenth Rock Painting
Wednesday, June 17  | 11 am – 12 pm
Jose Cisneros Library

Celebrate Juneteenth by painting your own festive rocks with the Jose Cisneros Library!

  

Juneteenth Movie
Wednesday, June 17  | 1 pm – 3 pm
Main Library

Watch the film based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter. Discussion after film, by Nancy Rodriguez, on the relationship that the main character had on emancipation from slavery.

Juneteenth at the Library!
Thursday, June 18  | All Day
Sergio Troncoso Library

Join us for a community color-by-number event, fun for the whole family.

Unity bracelets
Thursday, June 18  | 10 am
Esperanza Acosta Moreno Regional Library

Make your own beaded unity bracelet to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday.

Flag Safety Pins
Thursday, June 18  | 4:30 pm
Armijo Library

Celebrate Juneteenth by creating your own flag safety pins.

Juneteenth Bracelet Making
Thursday, June18  | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Memorial Park Library

Celebrate Juneteenth as we create festive bracelets! While supplies last. All ages welcome.

Juneteenth Bracelet Making
Thursday, June 18  | 2 pm
Richard Burges Library

Celebrate Juneteenth as we create festive bracelets! While supplies last. All ages welcome.

Arts and Crafts: Juneteenth Edition
Saturday, June 20  | 12 pm
Judge Marquez Library

Come Celebrate Juneteenth this year by making bracelets and crowns.

Photo of El Paso Main Library

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