Archive for the Juneteenth – Past Events Category

Celebrate freedom and unity in a joyous afternoon of music and spoken word with GenOUT Youth Chorus and Jazz artists Barry Moton and the Colin Chambers Trio.

Join on Zoom or Facebook to sing along with songs about freedom, civil rights and social justice–and the stories behind them–from local, national and internationally-known artists. This virtual community, uniting attendees from across the country and around the globe, was established in 2020 with the onset of the COVID pandemic.

Join Washington Revels Jubilee Voices and the Office of Historic Alexandria for a concert, “Singing the Journey: Juneteenth Joy.” Jubilee Voices will perform a lively, interactive performance featuring traditional music and spoken word that traces the history of African Americans from enslavement to the Civil Rights Movement.

This day-long festival featuring live musical performances, children’s activities, carousel rides, stories, video booth, and more, in celebration of the rich cultural history of Glen Echo Park.