2008

SEATTLE
June 19, 2008 - Seattle Public Utilities African American Affinity Group will be hosting a Juneteenth Celebration Potluck Luncheon on the 40th floor of the Seattle Municipal Tower - 700 -5th Avenue - All City employees are invited to bring a dish, listen to music and learn more about the Juneteenth celebration.
 
June 19, 2008 - Interfaith Panelist - Douglas-Truth library, June 19,2008 at 5:30 and panlist speech and informational for the community of the awareness and the importance of Junetennth Day!
 
 
EVERETT
June 5, 2008 - Everett Community College
Who: Black Student Union
What: Juneteeth Celebration
Where: Parks Central (MPR)
When: Thursday, June 5, 2008 from 11-1pm
Why: To celebrate and acknowledge African American freedom, education and achievements.
Cost: Free Event
 
OAK HARBOR
June 14, 2008 - Unity Fellowship - Juneteen at City Beach in Oak Harbor, WA 98277. From 9 am to 3 pm, we are having dances, mimes, songs, BBQ, friends and fellowship involving the city of Oak Harbor.
 

2007

PASCO
June 15, 2007 - Pasco Juneteenth Celebration - Eastside Kurtzman's Park - Pasco, Washington - June 15, 2007 - June 17, 2007
BBQ, soul food dishes, African American Cultural Arts and Crafts; Baseball, volleyball, basketball, activities for young and old family members and friends.  This event is sponsored by the community and orchestrated by all African American Churches located in the area.  An invitation goes out to all to attend and enjoy the festivities.

 
TACOMA
June 15th, 16th, 17th - CITY ARTS Foundation - June is National Juneteenth and Black Music Month- You are all invited to attend this amazing gospel play!
Directed by Neal Jones a remarkable vocalist, producer, writer and director, and coming to the Broadway Performing Arts Theater in Tacoma for the very first time- The Evolution of Gospel Music stage play, will capture your senses and thrill your soul! Never before has the story of the history of Gospel Music been expressed like this. Neal incorporates history, drama, music and dance to chronicle the importance of music to African Slaves during the middle passage to America and the transatlantic slave trade. He demonstrates the meaning of music in the lives of African Americans and its role in their survival and ability to overcome. The Evolution of Gospel Music recognizes the influence of Black Gospel Music on Jazz, Blues and other genres, and honors the pioneers who sparked the creative movement so deeply imbedded in American culture to date. You will experience the history, the drama, and the music. Young people will never look at Gospel Music history the same- and everyone else will connect with it in a deeper way. Hailed as one of the most important gospel plays of our time. Live the story, and witness Gods Glory!

Where: Broadway Performing Arts Center-Theater On the Square 901 Broadway, Tacoma WA
Dates: June 15th, 16th, 17th
Times: showing nightly at 8PM and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3PM and 4PM respectively.
Activities: Gospel Musical Play, Gospel Brunch honoring Black Fathers (Sunday), Music & Dance Workshops (Saturday), Zimbabwean Dance and Music with Lora Chiorah-Dye and Sukatai; Hip-Hop/R&B Dance and Music with Anna Maria Pasley; Gospel Dance and Music with Neal Jones and Anita Stewart.
Tickets: $25, $30, $45 (VIP), $65 (dinner Theater package), $50 (Fathers Day Gospel Brunch).
Contact: Judy at 253-227-7545
Benefits: CITY ARTS Foundation Day Camps-arts based academic enrichment programs serving low-income and at-risk youth, families and schools.
 
Everett
06/01/2007 - Everett Community College Black Students Union - Come join the Black Students Union and the EvCC Students Activities Programs Board as we celebrate JuneTeenth and acknowledge the African-American spirit and its contribution to the society.  This event will take place on Friday, June 1st, 2007 at the Parks Bldg. Courtyard (Weather permitting) from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
 
Seattle
June 15th, 16th & 17th 2007 - Seattle Central Area Chamber of Commerce - 25th Annual celebration on the weekend closest to June 19th In seattle's Pratt Park, 20th & E Yesler. Friday Youth Day with ice-cream social, Saturday Parade, Sunday Gospel.

June 16th - Stop Youth Drinking,  Start Thinking Coalition - 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Free Food, Entertainment for those of all ages, youth speeches, spreading message about prevention of alcohol in our community

2006

TACOMA
Tacoma Colored Women's Association - 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration. Band, Barbeque, Door prizes, speaker panel guests. Cost $25pp.location: 2315 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA.

2005

SEATTLE
The Central Area Motivation Program (CAMP) is one of 31 community action agencies started in the State of Washington and has been fighting the impact of poverty on the Seattle community for 40 years. Today, CAMP continues to provide hope and resources for Central Area residents in need. We serve over 20,000 people in excess of 50,000 times annually. Our organization combats poverty by advocating for social change, removing barriers to self-sufficiency and building community capacity. Through CAMP’s many programs and services, we shelter the homeless, offer employment and training programs for the unemployed and under-employed, educate and mentor at-risk students, feed the hungry, and keep numerous families from going without heat during the fall and winter months. CAMP is holding its 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 18, 2005, from 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the CAMP Firehouse located at 722 – 18th Avenue in Seattle’s Central Area. Tickets are $35 and include a soul food dinner prepared by Chef Jemil and non-alcoholic beverages. Beer and wine are available at a no-host bar. United States Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney from the 4th District of Georgia is our Keynote Speaker. The program will highlight music for all ages, community leadership awards and the story of Juneteenth. Tickets can be purchased by calling (206) 568-3530 or emailing camp@voluteinc.com. Join us for this extraordinary cultural celebration!
TACOMA
 One Famm Records, Inc. and Tee Motocross in Tacoma will celebrated their 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 18, 2006 at 1504 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma WA 98404 from 12-7pm. This annual event is part block party, part celebration, and most important to showcase unity within the community. For those of you that don't know, June 19, a.k.a., Juneteenth, is the celebration of the Emancipation of African Americans. Now don't be fooled; this event is open to everyone. Why celebrate Black History Month only in February? Every year FAMM devotes an entire day of song, music and food to the community. Did I mention this event is totally FREE?
With the help of sponsors, they were able to provide all free of charge, two jumpers for the kids, over 1,000 hot dogs, free CD's and sodas! Throughout the day dancers, skits, and music from various genres of music entertained the crowd. At the other end of the event the audience saw a preview of some of the local car clubs who will be displaying their cars in the upcoming Import Car Show. For many kids this was their first time to see "3-wheel motion" up close and personal. One of the cars danced to the windows literally broke. Many thanks to Stop Mart, Bill's Towing, Def Jam, Universal, BMG, SONY, Red Distribution, Hard Knock Wheels, Destiny Center, The New Y, Jones Soda, Merry Makers, Pebbles Playhouse and Pre-School, Data NW Minuteman Press and the Fish House. Special thanks City of Tacoma, Tacoma Police and the entire Hilltop Community. Hope to see you there next year!