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Juneteenth NY Presents The 13th Annual Juneteenth NY Festival 2022 from Friday, June 17th - Sunday, June 19th

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NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 13th Annual Juneteenth NY Festival - one of New York's biggest and longest-running annual events commemorating America's newest federal holiday – returns for a three-day celebration, kicking off virtually on Friday, June 17th and then for in-person gatherings in Brooklyn on Saturday, June 18th and Sunday, June 19th. The Juneteenth NY Festival was created in an effort to advance the economic and cultural arts in underserved communities and in support of small, Black-owned businesses. With this year's theme spotlighting "Unity in the Black Family Unit," the weekend will feature the best in Black culture and will include an array of live performances, exhibitions, authentic local cuisine, wellness and other family fun activities.

Key Points: 
  • The Juneteenth NY Festival was created in an effort to advance the economic and cultural arts in underserved communities and in support of small, Black-owned businesses.
  • Additionally, Juneteenth NY will host the inaugural Juneteenth NY Awards Luncheon, a red-carpet, tented awards ceremony to be held on Saturday in Gershwin Park.
  • To learn more about the 13th Annual Juneteenth NY Festival, please visit: https://www.juneteenthny.com/ .
  • The 13th Annual Juneteenth NY Festival is presented by Sun River Health.