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SNOHOMISH COUNTY — Juneteenth, on June 19, is right around the corner. Cities across Snohomish County are hosting a variety of events to honor the history, heritage and hope represented by this day. From live performances and local food, to art, education and activities, every member of the community is encouraged to reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth while celebrating unity and resilience.
Juneteenth commemorates the day enslaved people in Texas were informed of their freedom on June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, officially ending slavery in the United States. In 2021, former President Joe Biden signed off on recognizing June 19 as a federal holiday. This year, cities across Snohomish County are hosting a variety of events to honor the history, heritage and hope represented by this day. From live performances and local food, to art, education and activities, every member of the community is encouraged to reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth while celebrating unity and resilience.
Monroe
Monroe Equity Community is hosting its Juneteenth Community Celebration on Saturday, June 14. From noon-4 p.m., families can head over to Galaxy Theatres in Monroe to watch a free movie titled “Miss Juneteenth,” have lunch from food trucks, line dance to music, and even register to vote. To RSVP for the event, visit www.monroeequitycommunity.org/juneteenth
Lynnwood
The NAACP Snohomish County’s annual Community Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 14 will take place at Martha Lake County Park at 16300 E. Shore Drive. The event is free and for all ages, and families can go enjoy free BBQ, participate in tournaments and contests, learn line dancing and listen to live music. The event is 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. To find out more, or to sign up for the sweet potato pie eating contest, visit www.naacp-snoco.org/
Also in Lynnwood, Project Girl Mentoring is hosting a Juneteenth “Freedom Festival” on Thursday, June 19. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cedar Valley Community School Gym & Playfields, at 19200 56th Ave W. While the Freedom Festival will feature live music, games, vendors and food, they are also hosting a Health Fair to offer advice, services and demonstrations to attendees.
Mountlake Terrace
Sno-Isle Libraries and the City of Mountlake Terrace are hosting a free Juneteenth Celebration at Mountlake Terrace Library and Civic Campus in the area of 23000 58th Ave. W Sunday, June 15. The celebration starts at 11 a.m. and includes entertainment, games for kids, local speakers from the community, networking and an array of free food and local vendors. The event will have activities taking place inside the library and at the Mountlake Terrace Civic Campus.
