Activate Your Organization by Participating in Juneteenth Events

June 4, 2024

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Instituting change within our community starts with commitment. Your support is needed for these events and beyond. As an individual or an organization - your time, monetary support, and presence at these events make an impact.

Twin Ports Juneteenth Events

Saturday, June 15

Twin Ports Juneteenth Celebration

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Harrison Park

3002 W. 3rd Street, Duluth

This celebration in Lincoln Park will feature DJ music, a bouncy house, kids’ games & activities, local vendors, community resources, delicious food, and the announcement of the winner of the Miss Juneteenth Pageant.

Twin Ports Juneteenth

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Volunteer Sign Up

Vendor Sign Up

Family Rise Together is also seeking female volunteers for their Juneteenth Pageant on Saturday, June 8th – The event is 1pm to 3pm at Norway Hall Event Center. Volunteer shifts start at 10am.

Contact Brittni Abbett at babbett@familyrisetogether.org to sign up to volunteer or to request more information about the pageant or Juneteenth event.

Wednesday, June 19

NAACP Annual Juneteenth Jubilee

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Hillside Community Center

12 E. 4th Street

For half a century, the Duluth NAACP has been gathering in community to celebrate Freedom Day, and for their 50th celebration this year, they are going all out. This year’s event will feature free dinner options, community tables, autographs from the Duluth Harbor Monsters, an obstacle course designed by Grandma’s Marathon, free haircuts, a photo booth, a bounce house & face painting!

DuluthNAACP.org

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If you are interested in tabling, sponsoring, donating, and/or volunteering at this event, email Juneteenth@duluthnaacp.org

Commitment to Change is a collaborative effort between Lake Superior College and the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce to build a more inclusive and diverse community through education, resources, opportunities, and partnerships. This robust Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resource guide has been curated from experts across the Twin Ports to share with your organizations in honor of Juneteenth.

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