Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Today, it commemorates African American freedom and achievement while it also encourages continuous self-development.

Rain or shine, the entire University community is invited to our fourth annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration. Lawn chairs and mats are welcome as we gather at the Earlene and Albert Dotson Pavilion Lawn (MARC building at MMC). This free event is open to the entire community and will feature live performances, local artisan vendors, activities, dancers, food trucks, raffles, and fun for the whole family.

Be sure to stop by the Bacardi Lounge (guests over 21 only) at the Frost Museum during their Summer Exhibition Party to cool off, open from 1:00-5:00 pm. Registration is required.

* The first 200 faculty/staff and the first 200 students to register will receive a $15.00 food voucher to use any of the event’s food trucks!

For more information on FIU's Juneteenth events, visit: go.fiu.edu/juneteenth.

Note that your contribution may be considered tax deductible, where allowed, to the fullest extent under the law as allowed by IRS regulations. Purchase of ads are not considered charitable. Any and all net proceeds from this event, after payment of associated expenses, may be used to support future program expenses of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion including but not limited to student scholarships, through the FIU Foundation, Inc. The amount of your contribution that is deductible is limited to the excess of your contribution over the value of the goods and services provided to you. In accordance with Foundation policy, the Foundation may assess a one-time Advancement Initiative Fee in the amount of 3% of the Gift (“Initiative”) to support the University’s general fundraising and capital campaign expenditures. The Initiative will be collected with the first installment of the Gift (and any subsequent installment, if necessary) in order to fulfill the Initiative as soon as practicable.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Florida International University, 11200 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, United States