LIST: Juneteenth events happening across South Mississippi

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – On and around June 19, residents across South Mississippi will come together to celebrate Juneteenth, a day marked to commemorate the freeing of the last U.S. slaves in Galveston, Texas in 1865.

Here’s when and where you can celebrate:

Friday, June 13

• 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
  • John Henry Beck Park Basketball Court, 671 Division Street, Biloxi
  • 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 14

• Unity Walk/Run
  • John Henry Beck Park, 671 Division Street, Biloxi
  • 7:00 a.m. registration begins, 8:30 a.m. walk/run begins
• Juneteenth Celebration
  • Biloxi Town Green, 710 Beach Boulevard
  • 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Vendor and food booths, petting zoo, live entertainment
• Juneteenth in the Pass
  • West Harrison Civic Center, 4670 Espy Avenue
  • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • “If Not You, Then Who” Celebration Brunch and Day Party
• Juneteenth Celebration
  • JP Johnson Park, 403 Rosa Street, Picayune
  • 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Vendors, music, and kid-friendly activities

Tuesday, June 17

• Afro-Kids Culture Camp: School of Culture
  • Climb CDC Family Enrichment Center, 5001 Old Pass Road, Gulfport
  • 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, June 18

• Afro-Kids Culture Camp: Career & Possibilities Expo
  • Orange Grove Community Center, 14416 Dedeaux Road, Gulfport
  • 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Children will explore African traditions through interactive storytelling, arts and crafts
• State of the Community
  • Orange Grove Community Center, 14416 Dedeaux Road, Gulfport
  • 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 19

• Harry C. Tartt Ecumenical Service
  • Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 14255 Rippy Road, Gulfport
  • 6:00 p.m.

Friday, June 20

• Griots Society Annual Awards Luncheon
  • Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 14255 Rippy Road, Gulfport
• Daiquiris & Dashikis Street Party
  • Pressbox Daiquiri Lounge, 1302 27th Avenue, Gulfport
  • 8:00 p.m.
  • Drinks, music, and giveaways

Saturday, June 21

• 3rd Annual Juneteenth Family Fun Day
  • 19th Street and 31st Avenue, Gulfport
  • 2:00 p.m.
  • Live entertainment, food trucks, vendors
• Juneteenth 228 Celebration
  • Second Street Park, Moss Point
  • 12:00 p.m.
• Juneteenth Celebration
  • MLK Park, Herlihy Street, Waveland
  • 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Live music, vendors, kids’ activities, raffles

Sunday, June 22

• 5th Annual Gulfport Juneteenth Festival
  • Westside Park, 4010 West Beach Boulevard
  • 3:19 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Vendors, live entertainment, kids activities, cooking demonstrations, fashion showcase

Monday, June 23

• Wading Through History
  • Jones Park, Gulfport
  • 5:30 p.m.
  • A commemorative celebration of the Civil Rights Wade-Ins

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