Juneteenth 2025 logo with silhouettes and rising sunCelebrate Freedom, Resilience, and Joy in Orange County 

Join us for a full day of cultural events, performances, food, and community connections.

Friday, June 13, 2025
Locations across Hillsborough, NC
All events are free and open to the public

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Details & Information

Opening Ceremony: Honoring the Fight for Freedom

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. |  David Price Farmers Market Pavilion

Highlights

  • Presentation of Colors by Orange County Sheriff’s Department
  • Song selections from B.U.M.P. the Triangle
  • Keynote by Dr. Sonny Kelly presenting excerpt from The Ongoing Fight for Freedom: Stories of NC Black Veterans
  • Performance by The Magic of African Rhythm

Seating and shade will be provided. ASL interpretation available.

Afternoon Luncheon & Film

2:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Orange County Public Library, Main Branch

What to Expect:

  • Screening of Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches
  • Catered lunch served onsite
  • Community dialogue and activities

This venue is ADA accessible. Language interpretation available upon request.

Evening Block Party & Cultural Celebration

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Eno Arts Mill

Activities:

  • Live DJ + spoken word + performance by B.U.M.P. the Triangle
  • Community games for families and friends
  • Food trucks + community market
  • Drum celebration with The Magic of African Rhythm

Bring your folding chairs and games. Restrooms and water stations will be available onsite.

Community Marketplace

Open from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Featuring local artists, entrepreneurs, and resource booths from Orange County departments and partners.

Accessibility & Language Access

We want everyone to feel welcome.

  • Events are ADA accessible.
  • Interpretation is available upon request.
  • Materials can be available in multiple languages.

Need help? Email civilrights@orangecountync.gov or call (919) 245-2487.

Thank You to Our Partners

This celebration is made possible by the support of our community volunteers, artists, and partners.

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