Immerse Yourself In A Cultural Experience. Tampa’s 3rd Annual Juneteenth Festival arrives on the grounds outside Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, June 17. The event will include DJs, live performances, amazing food trucks, retail shopping, job fair, health clinic, and much more fun for the whole community. Admission to the event is $30 and tickets can be purchased in advance online.
R.O.C. the Block is committed to Reconditioning Our Communities across the globe. Focused on community development, business networking and event production, R.O.C. specializes in curating experiences of excellence. Their annual events include the Tampa Bay Juneteenth Festival, and the “Black Fridays” movie series, with more programming to come.
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“The thrust behind our company’s vision is to inspire the people of our communities to support each other,” write the event organizers in a joint statement. “Many of the business vendors that participate in our pop ups have emerged during the pandemic. We want to show them our support, push their brands, and also illuminate entrepreneurship as a viable option for those looking to diversify their lives!”
Juneteenth Festival is a celebration of small businesses and community
This Juneteenth Festival is totally family friendly, and will celebrate some of the best restaurants and small businesses in the city. Juneteenth, or “Freedom Day” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This holiday is considered the longest-running African-American holiday and has been called “America’s second Independence Day.”
In October 2022, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa City Council signed an Executive Order officially designating Juneteenth as an official City of Tampa holiday at Perry Harvey Sr. Park.
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