New Paltz Juneteenth

Get ready to celebrate Juneteenth in New Paltz, NY!

It’s almost time for the 5th Annual MWLC Juneteenth Jubilee! A celebration of triumph and history and learning about Juneteenth with the New Paltz community. This is the 5th year in a row we will host an all-day extravaganza to help honor and remember the formerly enslaved Africans that were integral to the Village of New Paltz’s history. Mark your calendar and join us!

We have a full day of fun and learning including…

*AFRICAN DRUMMING BY AMADOU DIALLO

*BLACK HISTORY MOMENT WITH ALBERT COOK

*MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY 7he 7EAM BAND

And Many More… We cannot wait to celebrate Juneteenth with you!

PLEASE NOTE THE SCHEDULE:

10:00am-11:00am – New Paltz Rural Cemetery Program and Event (Same Day-Separate Program and Tickets)

The 5th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee starts with drumming and a drum procession that everyone can participate in.

11:30am–Drumming at the Historic Ann Oliver House (located at 5 Broadhead Ave)

11:50am-Drum Processional to Historic Huguenot Street – (5 minute walk from the Ann Oliver House) – To the Main Event Location: Historic Huguenot Street – 81 Huguenot Street, New Paltz, NY

12:00pm-4pm- Assorted programming, performances, celebrations and food!