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Journey to Juneteenth: Honoring the Journey, Advancing the Dream

  • When: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 12:00 pm -  7:00 pm
  • Location: Santa Fe College Blount Hall, 530 W. University Avenue, 32601
  • Cost: FREE

The celebration includes food trucks, arts and crafts, an educational historical tour, youth activities, vendors, information about Santa Fe College programs and live entertainment.

The City of Gainesville’s month-long “Journey to Juneteenth” celebration, from Florida Emancipation Day (May 20) through the widely-recognized Juneteenth holiday (June 19), honors the long and turbulent journey to freedom, while staying true to our history of Florida Emancipation on May 20.

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