Juneteenth 2024: Celebrations in the Rochester area
Written by Site Hub on June 13, 2024
Juneteenth 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 19, with various events throughout the Greater Rochester Area. Here is a list of celebrations:
Thursday, June 13:
Genesee Country Village & Museum: June 13 to June 15, featuring history of emancipation, interpretation of the Nathaniel Rochester House, and guest speakers from the Black Storytelling League of Rochester.
Friday, June 14:
Town of Brighton: Flag raising at 12:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, honoring Dr. Walter Cooper and featuring saxophonist Jimmie Highsmith.
Finger Lakes Opera: 7:00 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, including singing, flag ministry, and poetry.
Saturday, June 15:
Rochester Juneteenth Festival: Parade 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Chestnut and Broad Streets; Festival from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Park.
Strong National Museum of Play: Free admission starting at 11 a.m., with drum circle by Womba Africa, live music, block party, and more.
Sunday, June 16:
Juneteenth Underground Railroad Bike Ride: Starts at 11 a.m. at Genesee Valley Park, a nine-and-a-half-mile ride to the Underground Railroad, meeting at the Canalside Shelter at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 19:
Rochester Museum & Science Center: Celebration from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eisenhart Auditorium, featuring oratorical performances, live music, face painting, and goods from Black-owned businesses.
Roc Juneteenth 2024 5K Run/Walk: Starts at 1 p.m. at Genesee Valley Park, with proceeds benefiting the construction of the Minister Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Heritage Park
Source: Rochester First
