Juneteenth GVL Royal Gala nearly sold out in Greenville, SC

EMPLOYEES, LAWMAKERS AND MONEY TO FIX ROADS AND BRIDGES. WELL, JUNETEENTH IS A WEEK AWAY AND ORGANIZERS IN GREENVILLE ARE GETTING READY FOR A WEEKEND PACKED WITH PURPOSE AND CELEBRATION. OUR TANIQUA JOINING US IN STUDIO WITH A PREVIEW OF THE ROYAL GALA, AND WHAT MAKES THIS SUCH A POWERFUL KICKOFF TO THE WEEKEND. TANIQUA. HEY DESTINY, GOOD AFTERNOON. IT’S GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN! THE RED CARPET ROLLS OUT NEXT FRIDAY AT THE EMBASSY SUITES ON VERDAE FOR THE FOURTH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH. ROYAL GALA GALA. THE SIGNATURE EVENT MARKS THE START OF A WEEKEND LONG CELEBRATION FOCUSED ON UNITY, EMPOWERMENT AND CULTURAL PRIDE. IT’S ONE OF THE NIGHT’S BIGGEST HIGHLIGHTS, AND THAT’S THE CROWNING OF MISTER AND MISS JUNETEENTH. WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO HELP FURTHER THEIR EDUCATIONAL DREAMS. THE NIGHT ALSO INCLUDES A FREEDOM MARKETPLACE WITH BLACK OWNED VENDORS, A LIVE ART AUCTION, AND LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES. MY FAVORITE PART IS JUST SEEING THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE COME TOGETHER, ENJOYING CELEBRATING, SHOPPING AND JUST COMING UNITY. THAT’S WHAT WE’RE ABOUT. THAT’S WHAT THIS THEME, THIS YEAR’S THEME IS ABOUT IS CELEBRATING BLACK MEN AND PROMOTING COMMON UNITY. AND YOU HEARD IT. THIS YEAR’S THEME, CELEBRATING BLACK MEN AND PROMOTING COMMON UNITY, HIGHLIGHTS MENTAL HEALTH, VETERAN APPRECIATION AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. THE WEEKEND LONG CELEBRATION IS JUNE 13TH THROU

Greenville’s 4th Annual Juneteenth celebration weekend kicks off June 13 with a night of music, art, and community at the Embassy Suites on Verdae.

The fourth annual Juneteenth GVL Celebration Weekend is set to begin Friday, June 13 with a gala honoring Black excellence, cultural expression and community.The Royal Gala will be held at the Embassy Suites on Verdae Boulevard. It will feature live performances, a scholarship ceremony, and a marketplace showcasing local Black-owned businesses. The event serves as the opening night for the Juneteenth GVL weekend, which includes four signature events scheduled through Sunday, June 16.This year’s theme, “Celebrating Black Men and Promoting Community,” highlights critical issues such as mental health, homeownership, and veteran recognition.Attendees can expect live music from Georgia-based group Trap Jazz and violinist Dominique Hammons, along with a dance floor, DJ, and a live art auction. The evening will also spotlight ten local artists through the Royal Gala Art Showcase and a Freedom Marketplace featuring Black-owned vendors.A highlight of the evening will be the crowning of Mr. and Miss Juneteenth GVL, who will each receive scholarships to support their educational goals.Renee Floyd, Juneteenth GVL Secretary and Gala Director said the event brings people together to celebrate, to educate, and show how we can all come together in unity for the community. For more details about the upcoming events or how to attend, click here.

GREENVILLE, S.C. —

The fourth annual Juneteenth GVL Celebration Weekend is set to begin Friday, June 13 with a gala honoring Black excellence, cultural expression and community.

The Royal Gala will be held at the Embassy Suites on Verdae Boulevard. It will feature live performances, a scholarship ceremony, and a marketplace showcasing local Black-owned businesses. The event serves as the opening night for the Juneteenth GVL weekend, which includes four signature events scheduled through Sunday, June 16.

This year’s theme, “Celebrating Black Men and Promoting Community,” highlights critical issues such as mental health, homeownership, and veteran recognition.

Attendees can expect live music from Georgia-based group Trap Jazz and violinist Dominique Hammons, along with a dance floor, DJ, and a live art auction. The evening will also spotlight ten local artists through the Royal Gala Art Showcase and a Freedom Marketplace featuring Black-owned vendors.

A highlight of the evening will be the crowning of Mr. and Miss Juneteenth GVL, who will each receive scholarships to support their educational goals.

Renee Floyd, Juneteenth GVL Secretary and Gala Director said the event brings people together to celebrate, to educate, and show how we can all come together in unity for the community.

For more details about the upcoming events or how to attend, click here.