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Juneteenth celebration returns to Scottsdale on June 17

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Everyone is welcome to enjoy the celebration in a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Civic Center, 7380 E. Second St. (File Photos/DigitalFreePress.com)
Juneteenth in Scottsdale celebrates culture, wellness and career opportunities
Staff Reports | Digital Free Press

Scottsdale’s free Community Juneteenth Celebration, presented by Mayo Clinic, is back by popular demand.

Hosted by the city of Scottsdale and Scottsdale Arts, the afternoon of culture, entertainment, music, wellness, presentations and career opportunities takes place from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 17, according to a press release.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy the celebration in a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Civic Center, 7380 E. Second St.

The event also includes free admission to the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, located just steps away from the celebration. Juneteenth commemorates the abolition of slavery – more specifically the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas, who did not receive the news until two years after abolition. 

It is believed to be the oldest African American holiday, with annual celebrations in different parts of the country dating back to 1866. Scottsdale’s celebration will include a public art exhibit that commemorates the 900 days from the Emancipation Proclamation to when enslaved people were made aware that they had been freed.

“Juneteenth is the highlight of June Days, becoming one of Scottsdale’s largest Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion events” said Mayor David Ortega, in a prepared statement. “We welcome people throughout the Valley to come to Scottsdale to celebrate and support an inclusive, safe environment where the rights of everyone are protected.”

This year’s expanded Scottsdale Juneteenth celebration is possible through the support of sponsors, including the presenting sponsor, Mayo Clinic, and HonorHealth, Fry’s Food Stores, PetSmart, Renewal by Anderson, Scottsdale Fire Fighters Association and SRP.

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