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
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
Friday, October 4, 2024
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