[BOIR] Juneteenth Events in Rochester

Celebrate Juneteenth in Rochester, NY!

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Brittany WV
June 13, 2025 • Reading Time: 3 minutes

Juneteenth marks the historic end of enslavement* in the United States. It honors the day when enslaved individuals in Texas, finally received word of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect.

*enslavement is still legal when it comes to persons “convicted of a crime” per the 13th amendment. A really big loophole that’s led to the over policing and incarceration of Black folks.

-Brittany

Here are some events happening in Rochester in honor of Juneteenth! ALL are welcome to celebrate (respectfully).

Juneteenth Community Celebration - The Strong Museum – Black-Owned In Rochester

Celebrate Juneteenth with performances and activities promoting and cultivating the knowledge and appreciation of Black history and culture. In partnership

2025 Rochester Juneteenth Festival – Black-Owned In Rochester

Join the celebration! The Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is excited to invite you to our 2025 Juneteenth Festival: Maintaining Infinite

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Juneteenth Block Party Freedom Day Celebration – Black-Owned In Rochester

Join Mayor Evans and the City of Rochester on Wednesday, June 18, from 11 AM to 2 PM to celebrate Juneteenth! Enjoy food trucks and live music outside City

RMSC Celebrates Juneteenth - Rochester Museum & Science Center – Black-Owned In Rochester

Celebrate Juneteenth at the RMSC! Join us for a joyful day featuring live performances by local community members, our Black-Owned business bazaar, sweet

In Living Color Juneteenth Day Party - The Beat 105.5 – Black-Owned In Rochester

It’s the “In Living Color Juneteenth Day Party” presented by The Beat 1055 – goin’ down Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 4 PM to 9 PM at the brand new Black-owned

Juneteenth With Womba Africa Drumming & Dance - Skylark Lounge – Black-Owned In Rochester

Early Show 7PM! Juneteenth June 19th, 2025 Womba Africa Drumming and Dance is a traditional Ghanaian music and dance group dedicated to preserving and

ERASE 6th Annual Juneteenth Event - Celebrating Freedom – Black-Owned In Rochester

Don’t forget to join us for our Annual ERASE 5K Walk/Run!