Celebrate Juneteenth
Understand the history and celebration the emancipation of African Americans from slavery in the United States at National Harbor
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Freedom Day Black-Owned Marketplace
June 19th | 1pm — 7pm
Celebrate Juneteenth at National Harbor and visit our Freedom Day Black-Owned Marketplace in the Capital Canopy. Support the community and check out a variety of businesses, food vendors and stick around for the cultural performances starting at 5pm on the Plaza Stage.
Juneteenth Cultural Performances
June 19th | 5 — 7pm
Celebrate Juneteenth at National Harbor with a variety of cultural performances on our Plaza Stage. Check back soon for the schedule of performers.
On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers landed in Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that all slaves were free. This was 2 ½ years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation that became official on January 1, 1863. Since that time, African Americans have celebrated with food, fellowship, prayer, and reassurance.
Juneteenth not only celebrates the freedom of African Americans from slavery, but it's also a time to reflect on the history and the progress that has been made and to encourage continuous self-development. Here's what National Harbor has going on to celebrate and honor Juneteenth.