Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, there are lots of local events to celebrate Juneteenth:

Lexington: 

⭐ Wed, June 19 (11am): “A Sense of Place” at 2950 Cadentown Road

⭐ Wed, June 19 (5pm): Juneteenth: The Past, Present, and Future at 300 E Third St 

⭐ Sat, June 22 (11am): Juneteenth Festival 2024 at Charles Young Park 

Frankfort:

⭐ Sat, June 22 (9am): Juneteenth Family Field Day at Lakeview Park 

Louisville:

⭐ Wed, June 19 (4pm): Juneteenth Celebration at 1039 S 16th Street 

⭐ Wed, June 19 (7pm): A Juneteenth Celebration at 315 W. Main St., Bingham Theater

⭐Fri, June 21 (7:30): The Fusion Celebrates Juneteenth at 6000 Lions Arms Dr