Journey to Juneteenth: National Holiday Celebration

Schedule

Fri Jun 19 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Location

Bo Diddley Plaza | Gainesville, FL

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The City of Gainesville’s month-long “Journey to Juneteenth” celebration, from Florida Emancipation Day (May 20) through the widely-recognized Juneteenth holiday (June 19), honors the long and turbulent journey to freedom, while staying true to our history of Florida Emancipation on May 20.
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Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5425, United States

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