Annual Juneteenth RI Festival

Juneteenth is a celebration that commemorates the June 19, 1865 emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the Confederate states of America. Several events are running the weekend of June 16-18, commemorating the day:

Friday, June 16

Comedy Show
Featuring "Who's Got Jokes" Winner D'Lai
D'Lai, is one of the nation's most sought after comics. He was the winner of the 2004 Vegas Star Search and has appeared on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, Showtime, BET's ComicView, and Kevin Hart's Laughing Out Loud Network.

Providence Career & Technical Academy
41 Fricker Street
Providence, RI 02903

Time: Doors open at 7 p.m.
Buy Tickets Now: www.juneteenthri.com/event-details-registration/ComedyShow 

Saturday, June 17

Providence Black History Walking Tour
The tour is approx. 1.5 hours depending on the pace that folks move along. There are a couple of steep hills.

Olney Street Baptist Church (outside)
100 Olney Street
Providence, RI 02906

Time: 10 a.m.
Free - RSVP Required: www.juneteenthri.com/event-details-registration/providence-black-history-walking-tour-free-rsvp 

YOUth Day
During YOUth day there will be cultural readings, fun activities, a DJ, ice cream with all the toppings, pizza, face painting and dancing.

Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School
375 Adelaide Avenue
Providence, RI 02907

Time: Noon-3 p.m.
Free - RSVP Required: www.juneteenthri.com/event-details-registration/YOUthDay 

Sunday, June 18

5th Annual Juneteenth RI Festival 
Featuring a special performance by Kelly Price.

Roger Williams Park - Temple to Music
F C Greene Memorial Blvd.
Providence, RI 02910

Time: Noon-9 p.m.
Free to the Public