2008
ELIZABETH
June 13, 14, 2008 - City of Elizabeth, Bureau of Tourism, Cultural & Heritae Affairs, Elizabeth Branch NAACP, Brand New Day, Senior Citizens Awareness Group, Urban League of Union County Inc., Team 2000, The Oliveria Group, Haitian Pride Day Planning Committee, Haitian American Unified Counsel, Elizabeth Branch NAACP Youth

Friday, June 13, 2008 there is a program at the Stephen Sampson Senior Center featuring a KeyNote speaker, dancers, a youth choir a youth poster contest and refreshments.

Saturday, June 14, 2008 in front of Elizabeth City Hall the 2008 Juneteenth Committee will host a day of festive celebration.  The day will be filled with live music, drill teams, clowns contestes bar-b-que, face painting community organizations and fun for every one.
 

2007
EGG HARHOR
June 23, 2007 - Epoch Creations - Pine Needle Park - South Egg Harbor, N. J. 08215 - 12 Noon - 4 PM - Games, Food, Speakers, Singers and Dancers
 
ELIZABETH
June 16, 2007 - City of Elizabeth Bureau of Tourism and Cultural and Heritage Affairs - THE CITY OF ELIZABETH BUREAU OF TOURISM AND CULTURAL & HERITAGE AFFAIRS AND THE OFFICE ON YOUTH
PRESENT

THE ANNUAL JUNETEETH CELEBRATION

SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2007
12pm - 5pm

50 Winfield Scott Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(In front of City Hall)

Join us for Live Music, Guest Speakers, Face Painting, Free Food , Giveaways, Live Performances, Games & Prizes, Step Teams and much more.......
 
NEWARK
June 17, 2007 - A Fathers Day Tribute and worship service highlighting the historical contributions of African-Americans who were slaves and how their faith empowers their ancestors today
 
EDISON
June 14, 2007 - National Educational Network Inc. and NAACP Metuchen Edison Area Branch - FREE EVENT / OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Thursday, June 14, 2007, 7 pm
Edison Job Corps Academy, Gymnasium
500 Plainfield Avenue, Edison NJ

This year will feature the NJ Amistad Commission, poetry, gospel, and a step show w/ Dem Boyz from the movie "Stomp the Yard." In addition to performing, Dem Boyz will lead a panel discussion during which they will share some of their personal triumphs and motivations.
 
PATERSON
JUNE16,2007 - AFRICAN HERITAGE PARADE COMMITTE, INC. - THE PARADE WILL START 9:00 A.M.ON BROADWAY IN PATERSON, N.J. TO EASTSIDE PARK. JUNE 16,2007.  VENDORS, RIDES, BAND COMPETION AND MORE.
CAMDEN
June 16, 2007 - Camden City African American Commission - 4th Annual Juneteenth Independence Day Celebration
Saturday June 16, 2007 - Camden, NJ Wiggins Waterfront Park

A Celebration of Heritage - A Celebration of Love - A Celebration of Family - A Celebration of Knowledge

*Wear the colors of your people Red, Black, and Green
For more information and participation contact:
The African American Advisory Commission
City Hall, Suite 201, POBOX 95120 Camden, NJ 08101
*(856) 342-8489* (856) 383-6087*(856) 924-0854

2006
Red Bank
June 17, 2006 - Saint Thomas Episcopal Church - Discover the African-American oral history of Fair Haven, NJ with Ms. Robards at her historic home on the Navesink River, as recently featured in the New York Times. Reservations and additional inofo contact --
 
Newark
June 16 - June 17, 2006 - NAACP Licking county - Rib Cook-off/Flea Market/Community Festival
East main street basket ball courts
209 East Main Street  Newark 43055
9 am - 9 pm daily
Speakers
Entertainment
Games
Mr/Ms  Bar-Be-Que Rib crowned
Mr./Ms Butter Roll and Sweet potato pie Prince/Princess crowned

Voter registration
NAACP Membership Booth

Concession stands
Flea Market tables
3 0n 3 basketball tournament

Vendors space available:

$25.00 flea market space 10 x 10
 $45.00 20x20 space
$100 Food vendors

Entertainers needed:
African dancers
Jazz singers
Gospel choirs 
Call 740-345-6400

3 on 3 basketball Tournament
$60 per team of 3.  4 player free -
Call 740-345-6400 to register

Monday, June 19, 2006 - Women in Support of the Million Man March, et al - On Monday, June 19, 2006,  Newark, NJ will host one of many national observances of the 140th Anniversary of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is the oldest, nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. The event, entitled Higher Ground, Still Rising, will be held at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), One Center Street in downtown Newark at 8 pm, and will feature the work of renowned New York choreographer/director, Obediah Wright (www.ObediahWright.com).Higher Ground, Still Rising is a multi-media presentation created, conceived and directed by Obediah Wright featuring the athleticism of Balance Dance Theatre and special guests. Tap dancer Savion Glover, Grammy Award-winning a capella group Take 6 and contemporary Gospel singer Desiree Coleman Jackson, will receive Higher Ground Awards. Newark’s own Provenance Music Group and Bishop Eric McDaniel & TLC Cathedral Choir from the Bronx are featured guests.
 
 
Trenton
Saturday, June 17, 2006 - Juneteenth 2000 (J2K)  Our seventh "Honoring Our Heroes and Sheroes Luncheon" will be held at Maxine2's, Warren St., Trenton, NJ, from noon to 1:30 PM.  Honorees are Councilperson-at-Large Cordelia Staton, the founders of the Afrikan Peoples Action School, and Mrs. Elizabeth Ragsdale, whose father, William James Allen, found the Lindbergh baby.(Because we have limited seating,we ask that you call to reserve a seat for the luncheon. 609 599 3653 for information.)A Family Day of Celebration will be held at Cadwalader Park, Parkside Ave., Trenton, from 2 to 7 PM.  The 6th Regiment US Colored Troops Re-enactors will be with us again.
Singers, speakers, dancers, music, proclamations, games for the whole family.  Sodas to the first 50 children accompanied by an adult. A dessert baking contest, with cash prize for the winner, will be held. Bring your chairs, food, board games and come out for a day of edutainment. Bring your instruments, songs, poetry and share who you are with us.  Bring the children for the sack, three-legged, spoon, and relay races, jump rope, horse shoes, etc.  We've got cards for the adults.  This will be a day celebrating for us, telling our story.  All events are free and open to the public. Vendor inquiries are welcomed. 609 599 3653 for information.
 
Leonia
 June 17, 2006 - County of Bergen/Office of the County Executive - The event will be held on the greatlawn in Overpeck Park  Leonia, NJ on June 17, 2006 from 12noon - 5pm.
There will be various types of entertainment(games, singing, dancing,rides, etc..)
A brief history of the African American presents in Bergen County and a shuttle to the Historical African American Grave site "Gethsemane" in Bergen
County.
 

2005
PISCATAWAY
NAACP Metuchen-Edison Area Branch presents its First Annual Juneteenth Festival in Piscataway, NJ Pre-Juneteenth Events:
1) "State of Black NJ Forum" LOCATION: Edison Job Corps, 500 Plainfield Avenue, Edison, NJ DATE/TIME: June 9, 2005 at 7 pm
Panelists will include:  NAACP N.J. Conference Officers, NAACP branch presidents, and NAACP officers. 2) June 10 - Grand Opening of NAACP Computer Center at Port Africa (Hadley Mall -South Plainfield)for more information on the computer center, call Darius at Port Africa at 908-222-1152. Juneteenth Festival: June 17, 5 pm - 9:30 pm (at Piscataway High) 11/12 bldg. June 18 9 am - 9 pm at Piscataway High 11/12 bldg June 19 2-4 pm at North Stelton AME Church Piscataway Gospel, Health Screenings, African Drummers, Poetry Slam, Youth Forums, Educational Videos/Activities, Business and Academic Vendors, Food Vendors, Step-Show Competition, Basketball Competition. All NAACP (Metuchen-Edison Area Branch) Juneteenth Events Are Free To The Public"
RED BANK
June 11, 2005 - Spirit of Juneteenth / Tate Scholarship - Juneteenth / Graduation celebration on Saturday June 11, 2005 at Noon. Our Luncheon will be at Racioppi's Catering, 107 Oakland Street, Red Bank, New Jersey (www.racioppis.com) Open to the Public, Donations accepted at the door, RSVP required contact.
WILLIAMSTOWN
- A Juneteenth celebration will be held at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, under the auspices of the Office of Black Catholics, Camden Diocese, on Saturday, 18 June 2005, 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.