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.
Arts of Kenmore |
Kenmore Heritage Society |
KCLS Kenmore |
iVote |
IHS Black Student Union Club |
NSD Black Student Union Club |
Step It Up |
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM PDT
This event will take place in conjunction with the Kenmore Farmers Market on this date.Town Square and NE 181st St
Admission is FREE
Farmers market
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