Juneteenth – Celebrating Freedom Day
Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: Noon – 6:00 pm
Location: Bethune Park – 1304 N. 10th Ave. Mpls, MN 55411
Juneteenth History
Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth is one of two freedom celebrations held throughout the United States; the other is the Fourth of July.
It originated in 1865 and is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on June 19 of that year that Major General Gordon Granger and his troops landed at Galveston, Texas, where they announced – and enforced – President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which had officially taken effect two and a half years earlier. Find out more about the history and evolution of this celebration at Juneteenth.com.
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Vendor Applications
| Vendor Type | Description | Fee |
| Merchandise Vendor | Small business selling homemade items, similar to craft fair or art fair | $75 |
| Non-Profit Vendor | Non-profit organizations | $100 |
| Political Party | Political party / campaigns | $125 |
| Food Vendor | Food Trucks, Ice Cream Trucks, or Seasonal Food Vendors | $200 |
Sponsors
Kids in a trolley trailer during 2019 Juneteenth Celebrating Freedom Day
Juneteenth. Celebrating Freedom Day
Kids playing in a bouncy house at Juneteenth
Family enjoying Juneteenth
Volunteers and performers at Juneteenth
Live performance at Juneteenth.
Photo of Juneteenth.
Dancing at Juneteenth
Commissioners, Superintendent, Lt. Gov, and volunteers at Juneteenth
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