Juneteenth Festival Freedom Opening Ceremony

Schedule

Fri Jun 19 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Heritage Hall | Guelph, ON

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Join us for a powerful and inspiring Juneteenth Festival Freedom Opening Ceremony on Friday June 20, 2026 at Heritage Hall!
About this Event

Join us for a powerful and inspiring Juneteenth Festival Freedom Ceremony on Friday June 20, 2026 at Heritage Hall, (83 Essex St, Guelph) as we gather to honour history, celebrate culture, and look toward the future.

This special event from 7pm to 9pm will feature the debut of our Black Heritage Reclaimed school curriculum and the launch of our augmented reality video game, designed to bring history and storytelling to life in innovative ways.


Guests will enjoy:

- Appetizers and handcrafted mocktails

- A first look at our new educational and cultural initiatives

- Opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate together


We would be honoured to have you with us for this meaningful celebration of freedom, resilience, and creativity.

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Where is it happening?

Heritage Hall, 83 Esssex Street, Guelph, Canada

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