JuneteenthCelebration of Afro-American Freedom
California Street and 24th Steet
Denver, CO
80205
Neighborhood: Downtown/Business District
Phone: +1 303 304 5857
Fax: +1 303 333 3687
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Juneteenth stands for June 19, the day slavery ended in Texas. The celebration has all the elements of a traditional festival. Food booths, arts and crafts tables, games and rides line the streets of Five Points. Other activities include a baseball tournament, a large parade to commence the activities, and a Sunday gospel fest with preachers from the Denver community. There are also special exhibits at the Black American West Museum and Heritage Center.disabled access.
start date: 2009-06-14end date: 2009-06-14