Orlando Standard

In observance of Juneteenth, City Hall and non-essential city services will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Residential trash pick-up will proceed as usual.

The City of Orlando and Senator Geraldine F. Thompson invite the community to the third annual Juneteenth Celebration at Camping World Stadium. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865. The event aims to celebrate civil rights progress, recognize the injustices Black Americans have endured, and continue efforts to create a more inclusive city.

This annual event is part of Orlando’s ongoing commitment to fostering an equitable and welcoming community where all residents are equally protected and have access to opportunities that help them thrive.

The festival will feature free activities for families, including live music, food vendors, and entertainment. The event is organized by the City of Orlando's Office of Multicultural Affairs.

For additional information, visit orlando.gov/juneteenth.

The celebration is scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Camping World Stadium's East Plaza Lounge located at 1 Citrus Bowl Place.

Notable attendees include Congressman Maxwell Frost, Senator Geraldine F. Thompson, Representative LaVon Bracy Davis, and members of the Association to Preserve African Society, History and Tradition, Inc.

Parking for attendees will be available in Lot 6 of Camping World Stadium on Rio Grande Avenue.

For media interview opportunities on-site, contact Luis M. Martinez at 407-383-2073 or via email at luis.martinez@orlando.gov.