Edina’s Juneteenth Celebration is a community-led event planned by Hennepin County Joint Community Police Partnership and the Anti-Racism Collective — with support from the Edina Police Department, City of Edina, and a generous grant from Explore Edina.

 

Juneteenth commemorates the day in Galveston, Texas that the last enslaved African-Americans learned of their freedom nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It became a Federal Holiday in 2021 and is an observed city holiday in Edina, MN.

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Enjoy entertainment by KMOJ radio personality Chantel Sings  who will emcee, music by DJ S Dot, and live performances from Kijana Gant and Duniya Drum and Dance Company

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 Meet author Kayla Gant and grab a free copy of Ebony’s Friendship Adventure: The Magical Bracelet Quest — 100 copies will be given away!

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 Food for purchase from Nanny’s Jamaican Kitchen and Soul to Soul BBQ.

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 Learn more about the important work being done by local groups including Edina Education Fund, League of Women Voters Edina, Edina Give and Go, The Rotary Club of Edina, Cool Planet/ RPCVS for Environmental Action, Edina High School Black Student Union, Edina Asian American Alliance, Edina Resource Center/Edina Community Ed, Edina Somali American Board, Three Rivers Park, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, Mommy Co.,Edina Muslim Community, South Asian Arts and Theatre House Minnesota, Oasis For Youth, YAYA's Heart, CoHNA (Coalition of Hindus of North America), Bloomington PD 

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​​​Admission, parking and all activities except the food trucks are free.

 

 ​This event will not be possible without donations from you!  Please donate so we can make this an event that is meaningful and enjoyable for all. We will recognize all donors on the program.  

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