Wake Forest’s 2025 Juneteenth Celebration set for June 20-21

The Northeast Community Coalition is partnering with the Town of Wake Forest to host Wake Forest’s 2025 Juneteenth Celebration on Friday and Saturday, June 20-21.

Free and open to everyone, the two-day event will get underway with a “Community Gathering” Friday, June 20, from 5-7 p.m. at Taylor Street Park, 416 N. Taylor St. Offering food, fun, and fellowship, the occasion will include arts and crafts and other activities for people of all ages. Jay’s Italian Ice will also be onsite and the Taylor Street Park Sprayground will be open.

The Juneteenth festivities will continue Saturday, June 21, with a walking parade from Hope House, 334 N. Allen Road, to the Dubois School Campus, 518 N. Franklin St. The parade lineup begins at 9 a.m. at the corner of East Nelson Avenue and North Allen Road.

A “Freedom Historical Walk” will follow that begins and ends at the Dubois School Campus. Anyone wishing to participate is encouraged to assemble at 10:35 a.m. to begin the Freedom Historical Walk which will conclude with a “History of DuBois” presentation.

The family-friendly celebration will continue from 1-5 p.m. on the Dubois School Campus with a variety of free food, music, dance groups, giveaways, and more. The Ailey Young House, 320 N. White St., will also be open to visitors from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. The occasion celebrates African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. For more information about Wake Forest’s 2025 Juneteenth Celebration, visit https://bit.ly/WFJuneteenth or email necccoalition@gmail.com.