Recognizing the emancipation of slaves in the United States, Juneteenth is an occasion for promoting unity & for festivities. In Broward, Juneteenth offers events with live entertainment. A parade in Deerfield. Drive-in film in Lauderdale Lakes. Online panel discussion. Online jazz event.
Free events
Parade & entertainment in Deerfield
12 p.m. – 7 p.m. June 19 event includes a parade at 12 p.m., followed by entertainment & festivities
Parade
- 12 p.m. route is online
Festivities at recreation complex, 445 SW 2nd Street, Deerfield Beach
- food trucks
- entertainment
- Black History mobile museum
- car show
Entertainment includes
- Markus Howell & The Soul Collective 2:25 p.m.
- Maverick Entertainment “Juneteenth” Movie 2:50 p.m.
- Markus Howell & The Soul Collective 3:15 p.m.
- Elite Beauties dance group 3:55 p.m.
- Careless Vibes 4 p.m.
- Mic.keys Production & VibeNation 5 p.m.
- Adrian Wilson & Urban Jazz Band 6 p.m.
Rules
- no alcohol
- no coolers
- adhere to distancing
information online, or dfbspecialevents@deerfield-beach.com or
954-480-4429
Tamarac
Tamarac Juneteenth Story Time Extravaganza
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. June 19 @ Caporella Park. 5200 Prospect Road, Tamarac 33321
includes
- African dance performance
- storytelling
- DJ
- games
- ice cream
Coral Springs
June 19 Juneteenth festivities with speakers and performers, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Sportsplex, 2575 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs, free entry
Entertainment includes
- singer-songwriter Kat Riggins
- Valerie Tyson Band
- May Rain with visual artist Jaquale Rhule
for information, email events@coralsprings.org
Rock The Mic
8 p.m. June 19, features variety of live entertainment, Deluxe Restaurant, 998 SW 81st Avenue, North Lauderdale 33068, free entry, information online
Graphic/Broward Library
Online event from NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Free panel discussion “Looking Forward, Looking Back: Freedom, Afrofuturism and Reflections on Juneteenth” 3 p.m. June 19, , link for RSVP & information on website
Online events from Broward Library
Broward Library offers free online programs for Juneteenth. Register online
Programs include these & others
- 3 p.m. June 18 Juneteenth festivities for all ages
- 12 p.m. June 16 Quilt Throw Pillow project
- 5:30 p.m. June 16 Meaning Behind Juneteenth
Drive-in film in Lauderdale Lakes
June 19 “Queen of Katwe” drive-in film, 8 p.m. on soccer field, 3601 NW 21st St., Lauderdale Lakes, food trucks, register online for free tickets, venue opens @ 7 p.m., mask & distancing requests in effect
Virtual jazz performance
- 7 p.m. June 18 featuring Melton Mustafa Jr. Quintet on Pompano Beach Facebook page information online
- other online Juneteenth events from Pompano Beach on Facebook
Events with fees
Black Music & Wine Festival
June 19 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Black Music & Wine Festival, $22.85 early or $30 @ door, includes music, comedy, vendors, Crisp Eatery & Bar, 4900 Powerline Road, Fort Lauderdale 33309, information online
Black Art Brunch
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. June 19 Black Art Brunch for ages 21 & older, includes live entertainment, vendors & art, $28.16 – $44.06, 541 NW First Avenue, Fort Lauderdale 33301, information online
Other Events
- Try Bayfront Park’s free virtual yoga classes
- Free homework, tutoring help from Miami-Dade library system
- Free children’s storytime: Celebrities read classic books
- Free Zoom backgrounds for Miami & beyond: Universities, hotspots, sports & more
- Visit open attractions around Miami
- Feel like writing? Try these free virtual workshops
- Miami music: Free concerts via livestreams and past performances
- Support Miami cinema: New film offerings from indie theaters
- Sundance Festival: Watch award-winning shorts for just $10
- Miami chefs & mixologists go virtual – cook & mix with them online!
Entertainment Calendar
Useful Resources
- Free employment resources & recruitment events for Florida residents
- Free food-distribution events & food-drive drop-off information
- Register for free library e-card for lots of online resources
- Inexpensive rabies vaccines for pets
- Libraries offer drive-up & walk-up opportunities
- Deals for veterans, first responders & other front-line heroes
- Rent, utilities & other financial resources for Florida residents
- Free school supplies, events & resources
- Where to get a COVID vaccine in Miami-Dade
- Check out Miami On The Cheap’s special coupons page
