As summer approaches, Rowan County, North Carolina, is gearing up for one of its most significant annual celebrations: Juneteenth. This year’s festivities promise to be bigger and better than ever, bringing the community together to honor and reflect on a pivotal moment in American history, celebrate and spend time with one another. We invite you to join in the lively festivities that Juneteenth brings in 2025!
Kannapolis Juneteenth Celebration Event 2025
June 19, 2025 | 12 P.M. - 5 P.M. (Cannon Ballers Game to Follow at 6 P.M.)
Veterans Park, Kannapolis, N.C.
Photo by the Kannapolis Juneteenth Community Collaboration Committee - KJ 3C on Facebook.
Join the Kannapolis Juneteenth Community Collaboration Committee for a powerful day of reflection, unity, and celebration on Thursday, June 19 at Veterans Park. From 12–5 P.M., enjoy live music, local vendors, inspiring speakers, and delicious food, followed by a Kannapolis Cannon Ballers baseball game at 6 P.M. This free, family-friendly event honors the legacy of Juneteenth and brings the community together in a shared spirit of freedom and progress.
Salisbury-Rowan NAACP Juneteenth Celebration 2025
June 21, 2025 | 12 P.M.
Bell Tower Green, Salisbury, N.C.
Photo by the Salisbury-Rowan NAACP on Facebook.
Join the celebration in Salisbury, N.C. at the Bell Tower Green for the Salisbury-Rowan NAACP's 2025 Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 21 beginning at 12 P.M. The Salisbury-Rowan NAACP has announced that the theme of this year's Juneteenth Celebration is "Deeply Rooted: Building on the Promise. Thriving for our Future." Let's come together to reflect, honor the past, and commit to equality at this year's celebration.
Legends of R&B - Kannapolis Jazz Festival (SOLD OUT)
June 22, 2025 | 3:30 P.M. - 8 P.M.
The Blind Fox, Kannapolis, N.C.
Photo by The Blind Fox on Facebook.
Celebrate Juneteenth weekend with soul-stirring rhythms at the Legends of R&B – Kannapolis Jazz Festival on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 3:30 to 8 P.M. at The Blind Fox in Downtown Kannapolis, N.C. Hosted by Luna Love, this vibrant event features an electrifying lineup including saxophonists Spunk Adams, Derwin Friday, Shableek, Raybandz Saxz, and sets by DJ Krazy T and DJ Stylus, promising an evening of smooth jazz, R&B, and unforgettable performances. Be sure to purchase your tickets ahead of time!
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