Looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Baltimore? Here are three options:
Juneteenth Museum Tour: Journey to Freedom with the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Thursday, June 18 | 7 PM – 8 PM | Virtual
Begin the Juneteenth holiday on a freedom journey with Harriet Tubman, the greatest freedom seeker of all times. Online visitors will travel virtually to scenic historical sites on the Eastern Shore traveled by Tubman and others with a virtual tour and talk with Alex Green, Owner and Tour Guide of Harriet Tubman Tours. This program is presented In partnership with the Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center. MORE
Annapolis Juneteenth Music Festival (Pictured)
Saturday, June 19 at 12 Noon | Annapolis City Dock
To kick-off the festival, a parade will take place to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday featuring community-based civic organizations, marching bands, dance squads, floats, and more. The parade will begin at the Annapolis City Dock with a community prayer, opening remarks and will end at the steps of the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts with a brief ceremony, musical performance and ringing of the freedom bells. The festival will close with a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, theatrical performance, and tribute featuring local artists and creatives. From 2 PM – 9 PM, enjoy bands at the Bates Athletic Complex. MORE
Celebrate Juneteenth with Fishnet and Takeout Get Down
Friday, June 18th and Saturday, June 19th | Various Locations
Celebrate Juneteenth with Fishnet and Takeout Get Down! Their goal? To spotlight Baltimore’s Black talent & joy and turn Juneteenth into an annual city-wide celebration. Here’s how the event works: ONE: Go to a participating restaurant on June 18/19 and get your #takeoutticket – a QR code to an online performance by B’More artists! Find participating restaurants here. TWO: Pres play when you are ready! Scan the QR code provided by the participating restaurant and enjoy Juneteenth. MORE
