As Juneteenth approaches, Central Pennsylvania is full of opportunities to join in the festivities! Here is a list of Juneteenth and related events just a short drive from Blair County:
Johnstown JUNETEENTH MUSIC CELEBRATION
Saturday June 17, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Peoples Natural Gas Park, Johnstown, PA
Hosted by the Johnstown NAACP, featuring the Smooth Sounds Band, Royce, and more.
For more information visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/johnstown-juneteenth-music-celebration-tickets-647652715707
State College JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION WEEKEND 2023
Art Exhibition: Friday June 16, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Woskob Family Gallery (146 S. Allen St., State College, PA)
Block Party: Saturday June 17, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: 100 Block of S. Fraser St., State College PA
Hosted by the State College NAACP
For more information visit: https://www.statecollege.com/event/juneteenth-2023-threading-the-fabric-of-freedom-block-party/
Huntingdon County Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Portstown Park, 842 Penn St., Huntingdon, PA
Hosted by the Huntingdon County Juneteenth Celebration Committee
For more information visit: https://raystown.org/event/huntingdon-juneteenth-celebration-at-portstown-park/127/
Blair County NAACP Branch #2252 