Come to the annual Juneteenth celebration in Marietta Square, hosted by the city of Marietta and the Cobb County branch of the NAACP.
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. Today, the date is a federal holiday that celebrates African-American freedom while encouraging respect for all cultures.
Marietta’s 2022 Juneteenth celebration is a FREE and family-friendly event, with food, live music and entertainment, vendors, information booths, voter registration, raffles, health screenings, and more.
The Juneteenth weekend kicks off on Friday, June 17, 2022 with an Evening Under the Stars concert, featuring R&B music from 6 to 11 p.m.
Then, on Saturday, June 18th, Glover Park and the historic Marietta Square will host a cultural festival, including entertainment,, vendors, and a special performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Le’Andria Johnson.
Saturday’s cultural festival runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Everyone is invited to attend.
More info on the Marietta city calendar
Glover Park is located at:
50 Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060
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More Juneteenth events:
Friday, June 17, 2022
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Monday, June 20, 2022
