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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
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HP, Inc
New Belgium
Housing and Dining @ Colorado State University
Louise Cutler Studio
BIPOC Alliance
Cultural Enrichment Center
Queen's Legacy Foundation
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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,