CELEBRATING FREEDOM
June 16 - 18, 2023 - Fort Collins, CO
Celebrate liberation & freedom with dance, music, arts, theatre, health & wellness, vendors, and more.
What is Juneteenth?
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Juneteenth is a celebration of liberation! Also called Freedom Day, Juneteenth commemorates the liberation of 250,000 enslaved black slaves by federal troops in 1865.
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Despite the Emancipation Proclamation putting an end to American slavery in 1862, it wasn't until June 19, 1865, that the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas, finally received the news they were free.
Following the Emancipation Proclamation, regions such as Texas continued the institution of slavery uninterrupted. Slave owners considered the state a safe haven for slavery, continuing the institution until U.S. General Gordon Granger delivered General Orders No. 3: “The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.”
Juneteenth is a day of liberation and joy. Communities across the country celebrate liberation and freedom with food, music, art, and being in community. The holiday serves as a reminder of the resilience and tenacity of our ancestors and honors their legacies.
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We will be commemorating Juneteenth from June 16 through 18 in Fort Collins. Activities include a teen night, health and wellness events, live music, and community events. Check out our Schedule of Events to learn more about our Juneteenth Celebration offerings and events.
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Our 2022 Liberation Sponsors
JUNETEENTH IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR DEDICATED PLANNING COMMITTEE:
Bridgette Johnson
Colorado State University
DeAngelo Bowden
City of Fort Collins
Maren Bzdek
City of Fort Collins
Tyler Cobb
Larimer County Department of Health
Phil Donaldson
Phil Donaldson Creative
Peaches Embry
Singer/Songwriter
Kylie Hibshman
United Way of Larimer County
Allison Hughes
Colorado State University
Ally Johnson
Colorado State University
Duan Ruff
Colorado State University
Rahshida Perez
BIPOC Alliance, Owner of June Poppies
Queen
Founder & CEO - Queen's Legacy Foundation
Deirdre Sullivan
CEO - United Way of Larimer County
Aali Yarbrough
Colorado State University
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. "
~Margaret Mead
JUNETEENTH IS FUNDED AND SUPPORTED BY OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS
2022 Liberation Sponsors
2022 Community Partners
Comcast
Bohemian Foundation
Woodward, Inc.
SummitStone Health Partners
City of Fort Collins
Foothills Mall
Colorado State University
- Office for Inclusive Excellence
- Black/African American Cultural Center
United Way of Larimer County
2022 Event Partners
HP, Inc
New Belgium
Housing and Dining @ Colorado State University
Louise Cutler Studio
BIPOC Alliance
Cultural Enrichment Center
Queen's Legacy Foundation
Special Thanks To...
Madwire
Intel
Odell Brewing
In addition to our sponsors listed above, this event was made possible due to the contributions from the following businesses/organizations/agencies: South Trek Store, Bike Fort Collins, Safe Routes to School, FC Moves, SPIN, Bike Ride for Black Lives, Fort Collins Runnng Club, Shaped Music, and Book with Rita.
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