ROCHESTER — The Rochester branch of the NAACP is hosting the 20th annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
The event includes the history of Juneteenth, calls to action, food, live entertainment, youth activities, music and a variety of cultural programming. The event is free and open to the public from noon to 5 p.m. at 1738 East Center St., Rochester.
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Some new aspects this year are:
- Cultural performances featuring vibrant artistic expressions.
- Basketball hoops competition featuring youth, adults and local celebrities.
- Free health testing (diabetes, cardiovascular, and kidney testing) for all interested adults at the event.
“Juneteenth is a time to reflect, celebrate, and come together in unity,” Walé Elegbede, president of the Rochester branch of the NAACP, said in a statement announcing the event. “Juneteenth is a day to honor the emancipation of slavery back in 1865. It represents the enduring fight for freedom and justice, and it’s a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come — and yet how far we still must go. Join us, be in community with one another and dedicate ourselves anew to freedom and justice.”
For more information, booth registration and sponsorships, visit
naacprochestermn.org/juneteenth.
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