City of Bloomington Juneteenth Event (in conjunction with Food Truck Friday)

Juneteenth also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it is now celebrated annually on the 19th of June throughout the United States, with varying official recognition. It is commemorated on the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865 announcement by Union Army general Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor South Central Community Action Program
Join the City of Bloomington for entertainment, food, fun, music and community as we commemorate Juneteenth. This event is free to the public and in conjunction with Food Truck Fridays, in partnership with Parks and Recreation and Community and Family Resources Department. We encourage community members to bring chairs and blankets if they prefer to sit on the lawn.