16-06-2025
How to honor Juneteenth in Tampa Bay
Juneteenth is on Thursday, and there are numerous ways to celebrate the holiday across Tampa Bay.
Why it matters: Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved people in Texas learned of their emancipation.
The big picture: Despite recent backlash against civil rights and discussions of racism, celebrations of the holiday are growing, Axios' Russell Contreras reports.
Zoom in: Here's how to celebrate locally:
Tampa Bay Juneteenth Festival, Tampa: This weeklong celebration kicks off Monday night with a youth summit, continues through the week with community discussions and a Top Golf fundraiser and culminates in a free block party-style festival on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium.
Juneteenth Celebration on the Deuces, St. Petersburg: This party in the heart of St. Pete's Black business district will feature vendors, artists and more.
11am-8pm Thursday at The Catalyst on the Deuces
Tampa Heights Cultural Fest - A Juneteenth Community Celebration, Tampa: This free, family-friendly event will include live music, local vendors, food, a community kickball game and more.
5-9pm Sunday at the Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association
Juneteenth Arts Festival, Sarasota: Join the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe for a free day of local art and short films, a free jazz concert, a documentary screening and more.
11am-7pm Sunday at the troupe's North Orange Avenue campus
Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration, Tarpon Springs: Catch water slides, live music, line dancing and free food at this festival in east Tarpon.
