Juneteenth is often called America’s second Independence Day—it marks June 19, 1865, the day the last enslaved people in Texas learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This year marks the 160th anniversary, and Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing is hosting a full day of events to celebrate resilience, freedom, and Black history in historic LaVilla!
6–7 PM: Ev’rybody Yoga with Alexandra
6:30–8 PM: Juneteenth Storytelling Tour with Yollie
7–9 PM: Juneteenth in the Park with Mr. Al Pete
Ev’rybody Yoga with Alexandra (6-7 PM)
Settle in and slow down with Alexandra’s gentle Slow Flow — a calming yoga practice designed to help you unwind, reconnect, and explore stillness with intention. Through slow, intentional movement and guided breathwork, this hour-long session creates space to relax the body and quiet the mind. Emphasizing peace and presence over intensity, Alexandra blends gentle yoga postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to create a serene, restorative experience. This hour of yoga can help you feel reconnected and full of ease.
Juneteenth Storytelling Tour with Yollie
Join Yollie of Explore Jax Core for a walking tour commemorating Juneteenth. This tour explores key historic sites in Jacksonville where the legacy of emancipation and freedom for formerly enslaved Black people still echoes today.
Free and suitable for all ages, this walking tour encourages dialogue, inspires pride, and connects participants to a rich heritage that still speaks today.
Juneteenth in the Park with Mr. Al Pete
Celebrate Juneteenth in the Park with an evening of food, local vendors, line dancing, and music led by DJ Mr. Al Pete! Bring your friends and family for a joyful celebration of freedom, culture, and community.