LIST: Juneteenth celebrations in the Tri-Cities

TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.

Below are events happening throughout the region to celebrate the holiday.

Johnson City

Juneteenth Brunch

• Brunch and panel
• June 19, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Langston Centre (224 East Myrtle Ave)
• More information

ETSU Juneteenth Celebration

• Reflections on the history and purpose of Juneteenth. Open to the public.
• June 18, 11:30 a.m.
• East Tennessee State University Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center (second floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center)

Kingsport

Community Festival

• Food trucks, vendors, educational moments, interactive art, music and more
• June 15, 1 – 9 p.m.
• Downtown Kingsport
• More information

Greeneville

Juneteenth Celebration

• Live music, kid’s zone, food, activities and more
• June 15, 4 – 7 p.m.
• Bicentennial Park (200 North College Street)
• More information

Bristol, Virginia

Juneteenth Festival

• Live music
• June 15, starting at 2 p.m.
• Cumberland Square Park (210 Lee Street)
• More information

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