The fifth annual Moorhead Juneteenth Celebration will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 19, on the campus mall at Minnesota State Moorhead.
The community gathering honors Black history, culture, and resilience, and includes a vendor lineup of local businesses, service providers, and community organizations, including retail, real estate, insurance, jewelry, wellness services, and home improvement. Nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups are strongly represented, with a shared focus on youth empowerment, family support, healthcare access, and civic engagement.
The event will feature a variety of food vendors offering barbecue, tacos, wings, and specialty snacks showcasing local flavor and culture. Attendees can enjoy a full day of activities for all ages, including youth jump houses, yard games, and continuous programming on the main stage, which will remain active throughout the entire event.
Highlights include the Honor Celebration Walk to the Felix Battles statue, along with a yoga session centered on balance and equilibrium to promote wellness and mindfulness.
The Destiny Holiday Community Champion Award will also be announced, an annual recognition established by the Moorhead Human Rights Commission to honor a Moorhead resident who exemplifies compassion, resilience, and community dedication. Destiny Holiday organized the first Moorhead Juneteenth celebration in 2019.
This community-wide event is a collaboration between Minnesota State Moorhead, Concordia College, the City of Moorhead, Essentia Health, Fred’s Dissonance, Sanford Health, and SOWETO NFH.