Here are some celebrations happening around Chicagoland to celebrate Juneteenth.
Juneteenth Celebration at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
The DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is holding its annual free Juneteenth festival. The event offers music performances, food trucks and vendors from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. More information to this event can be found here.
'Life Within The Lens: Juneteenth Edition'
At Chicago's Music Box Theater, "Life Within The Lens: Juneteenth Edition" will feature five short films. All of them, the works of Black filmmakers here in Chicago. Click here for more information.
Juneteenth Market
The Juneteenth Market at the Promontory in Chicago will host 30 Black-owned businesses, DJ sets and local food vendors. This event is free and open to the public from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
360 CHICAGO Honors Juneteenth
360 CHICAGO at the John Hancock Building will honor Juneteenth by featuring Black-owned businesses from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets are required for entry and will include free admission to shop with the featured vendors. Tickets can be purchased here.
Juneteenth Day Party
Celebrate Juneteenth with music, food and more from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Virgin Hotels Chicago. Tickets for this event can be purchased here.