Phoenixville to celebrate Juneteenth with community unity, culture and reflection

PHOENIXVILLE — The Phoenixville community will come together to honor Juneteenth 2025 with a vibrant celebration of freedom, resilience, and African American culture on Sunday, June 22, from 2-6 p.m. at the 200 block of Bridge Street and the Main/Bridge Streets parking lot.

This year’s theme, “Rooted in Freedom, Rising in Unity,” reflects the borough’s commitment to justice, inclusion, and community healing, according to organizers.

The day will feature powerful performances, historical presentations, local Black-owned vendors, cultural exhibits, youth activities, food trucks, and more.

“Juneteenth is not only a time to remember the legacy of emancipation — it’s a call to continue the workof equity and unity,” said Keith Burress, one of the event organizers. “Phoenixville’s Juneteenth bringspeople of all backgrounds together to celebrate culture, history, and community strength.”

Event Activities Include:

• Opening Ceremony

• Live Music & Dance Performances

• Storytelling

• Children’s Activities & Art Stations

• Community Resource Booths

• Food Trucks Featuring Soul Food and More

The event is free and open to the public, and is hosted by the Juneteenth Committee of Phoenixville, incollaboration with local partners, volunteers, and sponsors dedicated to advancing education, culturalawareness, and social justice.

About Juneteenth

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas,learned of their freedom — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Recognized as aFederal holiday, it is a powerful reminder of resilience and the ongoing pursuit of equity.