2025 Juneteenth Celebration

The Town of East Hartford, in collaboration with East Hartford Public Library, East Hartford Parks & Recreation, the Commission on Culture and Fine Arts, and the East Hartford Black Caucus invite you to attend the town’s fourth annual Juneteenth Celebration. Juneteenth, officially known as Juneteenth National Independence Day, is also known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Black Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans.

The event will take place on Saturday, June 14th from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, at the East Hartford Town Green, 1047 Main Street. Admission is FREE.

The observance of Juneteenth is about the journey and achievement of African Americans throughout the horrific period of sanctioned enslavement to where we are today. However, the stories of pain, pride, resilience, determination and hope that define our historical and spiritual blueprint are the catalyst for understanding that we can overcome negativity in spite of our differences to make our town a better place for all our children.

Everyone is welcome to attend this event as we pay tribute to our journey, remember our history and reflect on our independence. We pay homage to those who have paved the way for us today. We celebrate freedom.

The Juneteenth Celebration is the perfect family-friendly, community event that offers fun activities for children and adults alike. Among many activities, there will be a variety of vendors, food, entertainment, bounce house, face painting, powerful storytelling and so much more.

Our stage show has been meticulously planned out by the East Hartford Library and we are so excited for it and hope you'll join us! 

11:45 AM Welcome & Opening remarks
12:00 PM Yaco International
1:15 PM   Grace C. Wright Performing Arts
2:00 PM  Mayor Connor Martin & CT Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas
2:20 PM   Super Icon Thomas Lumpkin and Friends
3:00 PM   Black Diamonds Double Dutch Team Demonstration
3:30 PM   NRGY (spoken word)

2025 Vendor / Crafter Form

2025 Food Vendor Form 

Vendors are asked to apply by end of the day, June 3, 2025

In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors to the Community Cultural Center located at 50 Chapman Place.

For more information, please call Parks and Recreation at 860-291-7160 or visit www.easthartfordct.gov/parks-recreation.