The Skate to Freedom Party returns at NAAM

The jackasses in the Trump administration still haven’t figured out how to cancel Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Mark the commemoration Thursday with events and celebrations in the Central District and around Seattle.

• THURSDAY: Juneteenth Freedom Festival @ Jimi Hendrix Park: “Join King County Equity Now and Africatown Community Land Trust for big performances and even bigger legacy at Seattle’s largest celebration. Summer of Soul is taking this year’s Juneteenth celebration to new heights, gracing the stage with a Grammy award winning talent, R&B singer October London!”
• THURSDAY: Juneteenth at NAAM: A Movement for Joy: “Juneteenth is more than a day of remembrance—it is a declaration of Black joy as resistance. At the Northwest African American Museum, we honor this powerful legacy with a celebration that is bold, vibrant, and full of life: Juneteenth: A Movement for Joy. This year’s celebration features: Skate to Freedom Party – Roll into joy and freedom Black Artist Market – Support local Black creatives The Benjamin Banneker Math Room – STEM exploration for all ages Food Trucks & Local Pop-Ups – Delicious, soulful bites Arts & Crafts Stations – Create, connect, express Come out and celebrate Black freedom, culture, and creativity with us. Bring your friends, your family, and your joy—this is a space for all generations.”

Looking for more things to do Thursday and through the weekend? Here are more area Juneteenth events. Check out the CHS Calendar for more.

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