Juneteenth Celebration Event at City of Kenmore

In 2021, Kenmore City Council passed a proclamation announcing June 19th as Juneteenth in Kenmore. Juneteenth is the oldest known public celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, marking the day in 1865 that news of Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation reached Galveston, Texas and all slaves were announced free. Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom, and emphasizes achievement and successes gained through education and opportunity.

Juneteenth has been celebrated for over 150 years, and its popularity has continued to grow in recent years. This year, Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1016, officially declaring Juneteenth a state holiday and The United States Congress is also discussing recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. In cities across the country, people of all races, nationalities and religions are joining hands to truthfully acknowledge a dark period in American history that shaped and continues to influence our society today.

Kenmore residents are encouraged to observe Juneteenth and celebrate the promise of freedom and equality at the core of the American Dream.

Join us at the Juneteenth Celebration event, June 21, 3:00-7:00pm at the Hangar, Kenmore. 

• Booths:

  Arts of Kenmore

  Kenmore Heritage Society

  KCLS Kenmore

  iVote

  IHS Black Student Union Club

  NSD Black Student Union Club

  Step It Up

   
  Performers:
  Inglemoor High School Black Student Union Club
  Kenmore Elementary African Drumming and Gyil Group
  Manimou Camara, Dounia Djembe Dance and Percussion Group from UWB
   
  Vendors:
  HP BBQ
  Georgette Standers
  WeBringTreatz
  Ethnic Group of African Art
   
  Crafts/Activities:
  Juneteenth Informational Video- Otter Room, Hangar
  Make a Fan Craft
  Make a Juneteenth Hat
  Juneteenth Activity Pages

Also, in conjunction with the Kenmore Farmers Market