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What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth has been celebrated by African-Americans since the late 1800s. It is an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
CELEBRATING FREEDOM
June 16 - 18, 2023 - Fort Collins, CO
We will be celebrating with dance, music, art, theatre, health & wellness, vendors, and more.
"Liberation Sponsors"
Thank you to our sponsors for helping make Juneteenth a reality
FRIDAY
Teen Night & Summer Concert
Opening Summer Concert
Teen Night
Foothills Mall
Boys and Girls Club
6p
6:00p - 9:00p
How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!
~Maya Angelou
SUNDAY
We will kick-off the day in partnership with the Father's Day 5K @ 8a.m. - Foothills Mall; register HERE for the Juneteenth rate
All other Sunday activities will happen @ Rolland Moore Park
Father’s Day 5K
Father’s Tribute
Music
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Volleyball
Father’s Feud
Urban Voices/FOCO Youth
Gospel Collective performance
10a - 5p
Fort Collins Juneteenth celebration is brought to you by:
Planning Committee:
Bridgette Johnson, Colorado State University & Founder & CEO - that BRIDG, LLC
DeAngelo Bowden, City of Fort Collins
Deirdre Sullivan, CEO - United Way of Larimer County
Duan Ruff, Colorado State University - Black/African American Cultural Center Director
Elinor Gallelli, Community Member
Jamal Skinner, Founder & CEO - Cultural Enrichment Center
Louise Cutler, Founder & CEO - Louise Cutler Studio
Maren Bzdek, City of Fort Collins
Peaches Embry, Singer/Songwriter
Rahshida Perez, BIPOC Alliance & Owner of June Poppies
Tyler Cobb, Community Member
Queen, Founder & CEO - Queen's Legacy Foundation
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thig that ever has. "
~Margaret Mead
Thank you to our sponsors for contributing to our celebration:
Liberation Sponsors
Community Partners
Event Partners
Comcast
Bohemian Foundation
Woodward
SummitStone Health Partners
City of Fort Collins
FOOTHILLS Mall
Colorado State University
- Office of Inclusive Excellence
- Black/African American Cultural Center
United Way of Larimer County
HP, Inc
New Belgium
Housing and Dining @ Colorado State University
Louise Cutler Studio
BIPOC Alliance
Cultural Enrichment Center
Queen's Legacy Foundation
Special Thanks
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, Book with Rita,