Event Detail

Juneteenth represents the joy of freedom-the chance for a new beginning.

Unless we expose the truth about the African-American Slave experience, Americans won’t be truly free.

Never must we forget our ancestors’ endurance of one of the worst slave experiences in human history.

Every American has benefited from the wealth blacks created through over 300 years of free labor and Juneteenth allows us to acknowledge that debt.

We celebrate to encourage every former slave-holding state to follow Texas’ (and Oklahoma’s) example and make Juneteenth day a state holiday.

Every day in America blacks are reminded of the legacy of slavery. Juneteenth counters that by reminding us of the promise of Deliverance.

Even on the journey to discover who we are, Juneteenth allows us to reflect on where we’ve been, where we’re at, and where we are going as a people.

“Never give up hope” is the legacy our enslaved ancestor left. It was this legacy that produced Black Heroism in the Civil Rights era. It is this legacy we celebrate.

To proclaim for all the world to hear, that human rights must never again become subservient to property rights.

History books have only told a small part of the story: Juneteenth gives us a chance to set the record straight.

Organization/Business interested in sponsoring our Juneteenth Celebration? Please check out our 2025 Juneteenth Sponsorship Packet
Looking to have advertisement in our Souvenir Booklet? Please fill out our 2025 Juneteenth Sneaker Ball Souvenir Ad Form

• Saturday, June 14th (12pm – 8pm)
• Dr. John Bryant Community Center (601 Caron Butler Drive)
• VENDORS: Interested in being a vendor at the Juneteenth Day Celebration?
  • Please review and submit our 2025 Vendor Application

• Friday, June 6th (Social Hour starts at 5:30pm, Banquet starts at 6pm)
• Racine Civic Center – Festival Hall (5 Fifth Street)
• Ticket Information
  • $75
  • Tickets can be purchased at: PRCS Main Office, Dr. John Bryant Community Center, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
  • Tickets can be purchased online at: Festival Park Juneteenth Celebration 2025

We’re extremely appreciative of the support given to this year’s Juneteenth Celebration from Racine’s very own SC

 Johnson! SC Johnson gave us a grant of over $5,000 to help contribute to the Sneaker Ball, the fun and entertainment at the Juneteenth Day Celebration, and much more. With their continued support, we are able to keep making this tradition better each year! Thank you, SC Johnson!

THANK YOU TO OUR PREMIER SPONSOR: Educators Credit Union – ECU has been a leading sponsor for lots community events over the years and we appreciate their commitment to Juneteenth 2024!

Please check our Facebook page information and photos about the event. City of Racine Juneteenth Celebration | Racine WI | Facebook