# Event Details - **Event Name**: Juneteenth: A Celebration of Unity - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Jun, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 19 Jun, 2025 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us in honoring Juneteenth with culture, conversation and community engagement at Juneteenth: A Celebration of Unity from 4-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19 at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. There will be student dance performances, storytelling with Natasha Tripplett and a panel of meaningful discussions, followed by an inspiring keynote speaker, Wintley A. Phipps. The event is free. For more information about this event as well as other local Juneteenth events, visit www.cityofpsl.com/juneteenth. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 4 p.m.: National anthem and Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing” 4:05 p.m.: Welcome and reading of proclamation by Mayor Shannon Martin 4:10 p.m.: Dance performance, Onyx Dance Studio Inc. 4:30 p.m.: Storytelling, “Juneteenth Is” by Natasha Tripplett 5 p.m.: Community Conversations Panel 6 p.m.: Keynote speaker / performance, Wintley Phipps 7 p.m.: Choir performance, River of Life Fellowship, led by Pastor Dr. Vernon Shazier 7:30 p.m.: Photobooth, mix and mingle Come together to celebrate history, uplift voices and engage in powerful conversations that shape our future. NATASHA TRIPPLETT Natasha Tripplett, a Jewish-Jamaican American author, lives in Northern California where she writes from a tree house perched in a sycamore tree. As a baby, Natasha was adopted from foster care, into a Dutch, Christian family. Her multicultural background has allowed her to flow seamlessly through different cultures while bridging gaps that typically divide people. WINTLEY A. PHIPPS Wintley Augustus Phipps is a pastor, world-renowned vocal artist, motivational speaker and education activist. He is the founder and president of the U.S. Dream Academy, Inc., a national after-school program that aims to break the cycle of intergenerational incarceration by giving children the skills and vision necessary to explore and expand their potential to lead productive and fulfilling lives. Since 1998, the U.S. Dream Academy has served nearly 12,000 children living in neighborhoods harmed by high rates of incarceration. Phipps was born in Trinidad, West Indies and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He attended Kingsway College, a Christian Academy; Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, where he received a bachelor's degree in theology; and earned a master's of divinity degree from Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He also holds an honorary degree of doctor of humane letters from Waynesburg University and MidAmerica Nazarene University; an honorary doctor of laws degree from Andrews University; an honorary degree of doctor of education from Wheelock College; and an honorary doctor of laws degree from Oakwood University. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/port-saint-lucie/juneteenth-a-celebration-of-unity/200028257249044 - **Event Categories**: juneteenth, art, music, literary-art, entertainment, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 42 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Port Saint Lucie - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: MIDFLORIDA Event Center - **lat**: 27.297129875945 - **long**: -80.298914004879 - **full address**: MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 S.E. Event Center Place,Port Saint Lucie, Florida, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Juneteenth: A Celebration of Unity - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/94f4ac5fc824a8fcb3f969ba50bb4a27d5cec754041e8cad4a73ee61097f7917-rimg-w1200-h869-dceef2ec-gmir?v=1750036315 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Juneteenth: A Celebration of Unity being held? - **A:** Juneteenth: A Celebration of Unity takes place on Thu, 19 Jun, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 19 Jun, 2025 at 07:30 pm at MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 S.E. Event Center Place,Port Saint Lucie, Florida, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Juneteenth: A Celebration of Unity? - **A:** Juneteenth: A Celebration of Unity is organized by City of Port St. Lucie - City Hall. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at City of Port St. Lucie - City Hall's events? - **A:** City of Port St. Lucie - City Hall has 106+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. City of Port St. Lucie - City Hall has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Juneteenth: A Celebration of Unity is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Port Saint Lucie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Juneteenth: A Celebration of Unity sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Juneteenth: A Celebration of Unity", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/94f4ac5fc824a8fcb3f969ba50bb4a27d5cec754041e8cad4a73ee61097f7917-rimg-w1200-h869-dceef2ec-gmir?v=1750036315", "startDate": "2025-06-19", "endDate": "2025-06-19", "url": "https://allevents.in/port-saint-lucie/juneteenth-a-celebration-of-unity/200028257249044", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "MIDFLORIDA Event Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "9221 S.E. 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