DoRaleigh<p><strong>Celebrate Juneteenth 2025 in Raleigh and Central NC: A Joyful Tribute to Freedom and Community</strong></p><p></p><p class="">As summer unfolds, Central North Carolina is gearing up to celebrate Juneteenth 2025 with passion, purpose, and pride. Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, stands as a symbol of liberation, resilience, and hope. This year, cities across the Triangle and beyond are offering a vibrant mix of educational events, cultural celebrations, music, food, and family-friendly fun.</p><p class="">Whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, or a neighboring town, there’s a powerful and inspiring event waiting for you. Here’s a guide to some of the standout celebrations happening across Central NC:</p><p class="">RALEIGH</p><p class="">Voices of Freedom Walking Tour</p><p class="">📅 Saturday, June 14 | 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.</p><p class="">📍 NC State Capitol to NC Freedom Park</p><p class="">Trace the journey from oppression to liberation on this guided walking tour.</p><p class="">Juneteenth at Marbles & Moore Square</p><p class="">📅 Thursday, June 19 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.</p><p class="">📍 Moore Square & Marbles Playway</p><p class="">Celebrate with storytelling, art, music, and delicious food from Black-owned vendors.</p><p class="">Juneteenth Day Party</p><p class="">📅 Thursday, June 19 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.</p><p class="">📍 John Chavis Memorial Park</p><p class="">A festive day of fun, games, and community connection for all ages.</p><p class="">Open Stu: Proofs of Black Life</p><p class="">📅 Friday, June 20 | 6 – 11 p.m.</p><p class="">📍 NC Museum of Art</p><p class="">An artistic exploration and celebration of Black identity, curated by local creatives.</p><p class="">DURHAM</p><p class="">Emancipation Tours at Stagville</p><p class="">📅 Thursday, June 19 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.</p><p class="">📍 Stagville State Historic Site</p><p class="">Step into history with guided tours that honor the stories of those newly freed.</p><p class="">Party in the Park: Juneteenth Edition</p><p class="">📅 Thursday, June 19 | 12 – 3:30 p.m.</p><p class="">📍 Hub RTP Campus</p><p class="">Live music, engaging activities, and community celebration in the heart of the Triangle.</p><p class="">CARY</p><p class="">Juneteenth Celebration</p><p class="">📅 Saturday, June 21 | 3 – 9 p.m.</p><p class="">📍 Downtown Cary Park</p><p class="">Join historian Darrell Stover and your community for an enriching afternoon of celebration.</p><p class="">FAYETTEVILLE</p><p class="">Juneteenth Jubilee: Sovereign</p><p class="">📅 Saturday, June 14 | 3 – 9 p.m.</p><p class="">📍 Festival Park, Downtown</p><p class="">Enjoy performances, speakers, and vibrant cultural expression.</p><p class="">Hari Jones Memorial Lecture Series</p><p class="">📅 Monday, June 16 | 7 p.m.</p><p class="">📍 Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church</p><p class="">Public historian Khadija McNair explores the significance of Juneteenth and freedom’s legacy.</p><p class="">WAKE FOREST</p><p class="">2025 Juneteenth Celebration</p><p class="">📅 Friday, June 20 – Saturday, June 21</p><p class="">A two-day event filled with family fun, entertainment, and cultural appreciation.</p><p class="">ZEBULON</p><p class="">Celebrating History by Celebrating Freedom</p><p class="">📅 Thursday, June 19 & Saturday, June 21</p><p class="">📍 Zebulon Community Center & Park</p><p class="">Music, crafts, performances, and more in this two-day community event.</p><p class="">MORE EVENTS ACROSS THE REGION</p><p class="">Garner offers a film + live performance event at the Performing Arts Center and a kids’ sewing activity at the library. Mebane, Pittsboro, Creedmoor, and Hillsborough all host meaningful programs exploring freedom, poetry, crafts, and community. Virtual options like NC Emancipation Stories provide access for all who want to engage with history from home.</p><p class="">Why Juneteenth Matters</p><p class="">Juneteenth is not just a date on the calendar — it’s a powerful reminder of resilience, resistance, and the ongoing journey toward equity. It honors ancestors, celebrates heritage, and creates space for education, healing, and joy.</p><p class="">This Juneteenth, honor the past and celebrate the future by joining your neighbors at one of these many inspiring events across Central NC. 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