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Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. The day itself originated in Galveston, Texas, where the last enslaved Americans were freed, but it’s now celebrated across the country. Miami is no different, with celebrations scheduled throughout the city, including resonant film screenings, festive concerts and backyard parties you’ll find below.
Juneteenth Brunch Party at Rosie’s
Rosie’s in Overtown invites folks to celebrate Juneteenth with an all-day backyard party. Get an early start with breakfast, beginning at 9am, and stick around for cocktails, served after 11am, and DJ-spun tunes. Downtown bar Over Under and ice-cream sandwich purveyor Wynwood Parlor join in on the fun. Sat, 9am–4pm; a la carte.
Juneteenth at the Betsy
Leave it to the South Beach hotel to bring a little literary gravitas to the occasion. The Betsy celebrates Juneteenth through the lens of poetry and music with programming in the lobby and readings by the Betsy Poetry Rail. Pianist Allen Paul performs alongside a handful of vocalists from 6 to 11pm, while spoken word takes place from 9 to 9:30pm outdoors. Sat, 6–11pm; free.
I Am Not Your Negro at Coral Gables Art Cinema
The Coral Gables Art Cinema observes Juneteenth with a screening of I Am Not Your Negro, curated by Haitian-American filmmaker and Oolite Arts Cinematic Arts Resident Edson Jean, who will introduce the film and lead the audience in a short discussion. Sat at 1:30pm; $11.75.
Juneteenth Weekend Kickoff with Afropunk at PAMM
The Pérez Art Museum Miami throws one of its fun outdoor parties to kick off the Juneteenth celebrations early. On Thursday, head to the waterfront museum for an evening of DJ sets by LaNegra Fabulosa and Kumi and a screening of Afropunk Black Spring, featuring Miami’s own ArtLoveTrap. Thu 7pm–midnight; free with museum admission.
Juneteenth Miami Freedom Fry & Dance Festival
The third annual celebration of "American values, freedom, progress and unity" starts at noon in Miami Gardens. Expect an all-day event that features food, music, art and culture that honors the African diaspora in the United States. Sat noon–11pm; free. RSVP online.
Hungry Black Man Annual Juneteenth Food & Music Weekend Celebration
Local food blogger and black-owned restaurant champion the Hungry Black Man hosts a weekend-long celebration with food, music, games and entertainment for the entire family. It takes place at the North Beach Bandshell Park, featuring a concert on Friday night, a beach party on Saturday from noon to 7:30pm and an amazing father’s awards dinner with Udonis Haslem on Sunday evening. Fri–Sun at various times; tickets online.
The Social Hub
The Social Hub is a black-owned photo studio with 20 different interactive vignettes where budding influencers or folks interested in snapping fresh content (with bomb the lighting) can pop in and do their thing. For Juneteenth, owner Kenny Daniels created a custom backdrop that anyone can use absolutely free (no ticket purchase to the Social Hub is necessary). Sat noon–8pm; free.