Juneteenth

In Media, Delaware County at Rose Tree Park officials held the third annual Juneteenth celebration with performers and vendors. NBC10’s Leah Uko highlights some of the vendors that were there and what this event means to the small businesses.

Juneteenth starts 16 straight days of celebrations around Philadelphia leading up to July 4. Hundreds celebrated with a block party at the African AMerican museum with free food, music and live performances. NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama spoke with the president and CEO of WAWA Welcome America about what’s to come.

People gathered for the Juneteenth block party at the African American museum in Philly. Visitors were treated to vendors, live performances, music and more. June isn’t only about Juneteenth but also Black Music Month. NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama shares more from the event.

NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama is live from outside the African American Museum in Philadelphia Wednesday just minutes before the Juneteenth Block Party featuring Kid ‘n Play gets the free Wawa Welcome America festival started.

NBC10’s Brenna Weick has a preview of the Wawa Welcome America Juneteenth Block Party outside the African American Museum in Philadelphia Wednesday as 16 days of free family-friendly fun get underway.

Many Americans are celebrating Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free.

There will be plenty of fun events on Juneteenth in Philadelphia, including free entry to the African American Museum, a block party and a performance from legendary hip hop duo Kid ‘n Play. There will be also be a panel moderated by journalist Soledad O’Brien. Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle has the preview.

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People gathered in West Philadelphia to get an early start to celebrating Juneteenth with a parade, and the celebration was extra special as it fell on Father’s Day. Parade goes shared what the holiday and celebration mean to them. NBC10’s Karen Hua has more.

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The Penn Museum is preparing to celebrate Juneteenth this Saturday with an inaugural community event. Philly Live’s Aunyea Lachelle sits down with event organizers to talk about what visitors can expect. 

Looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth? There are lots of events happening in Philadelphia on the federal holiday and the days surrounding it.

From Concilio’s Hispanic Fiesta to Gospel on Independence to Wawa Hoagie Day to performances by LeAnn Rimes and Kid ‘n Play, you don’t want to miss out on this free Wawa Welcome America fun. Here are some highlights.

Pop star Kesha and R&B singer NE-YO will co-headline the nation’s largest July 4th celebration right here in Philadelphia. NBC10’s Karen Hua gets musical while revealing other details of the free Wawa Welcome America festival.