Juneteenth 2024 in Baltimore

Juneteenth EventsThings to Do Baltimore
Written By Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore

Juneteenth is this Wednesday, June 19th

This historic date is an opportunity for educational experiences, community gatherings, and commemorations. In Baltimore there are numerous opportunities to engage in celebration and recognition of this day, from educational discussions and presentations to pop up markets and live music.


Here’s how you can commemorate Juneteenth in Baltimore this week:

Juneteenth commemorates the date that enslaved people in Texas were finally freed on June 19, 1863, and marks our country’s second Independence Day. This year marks 3 years since June 2021 when The Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was passed by the US House of Representatives and Senate, and signed by President Joe Biden, recognizing Juneteenth as a National Holiday.Learn more about the historical legacy of Juneteenth here.

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