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EVANSVILLE — This month there are multiple opportunities to celebrate Juneteenth, the nationally recognized commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.

Evansville, and nearby towns, will host multiple events before, during and after, June 19, the official Juneteenth date.

Here are some chances to celebrate, and learn more about the historic day.

Saturday, June 7

Bayard Park Juneteenth Celebration

This year’s 6th Annual Evansville Cultural Experience – Juneteenth Celebration is set for noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at Bayard Park.

This event is free and open to the public.

There will be food, music, dance performances, a Black-owned business market and more.

Organizers ask individuals bring their own chairs, blankets and coolers to spend the day at Bayard Park.

Tuesday, June 17

Design Your Own Kente Cloth

EVPL Stringtown will host an event where attendees can design their own Kente Cloth.

This will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17.

Thursday, June 19

Henderson, Kentucky, Juneteenth celebration

Henderson, Kentucky, will host a Juneteenth celebration from 4 to 7 p.m. June 19 at Central Park.

Young & Established Juneteenth celebration

Young & Established will host a Juneteenth celebration from noon to 4 p.m. June 19.

This event is open to the public and will take place at the Y&E Community Center at 1308 Vann Ave.

There will be music, food trucks, local vendors and more.

Otters Salute to the Negro Leagues

The Evansville Otters will hold the fifth annual Salute to the Negro Leagues game at 6:35 p.m. June 19.

Free tickets are currently available at the Evansville African American Museum.

Friday, June 20

Juneteenth crafts

EVPL East will host a Juneteenth craft event from 10 to 11 a.m. June 20 in its auditorium.

Saturday, June 21

Angel Mounds free day

Angel Mounds will be free to enter in honor of Juneteenth on June 21.

Lyles Station Juneteenth

Lyles Station, right outside Princeton, Indiana, will celebrate Juneteenth at 11 a.m. June 21. The event will include a performance by the Freetown Village Singers.