Join us for the Capital City Juneteenth Celebration!
The community is invited to an afternoon of reflection and festivity in honor of Juneteenth (June 19th) – the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy entertainment, kids activities, vendors and food at this community celebration presented by the Capital City Juneteenth Committee, City of Raleigh, and Dix Park Conservancy.
Location:
Harvey Hill at Dix Park, 693 Palmer Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603
Time:
2:00 - 6:30 pm
Entertainment Schedule:
TBD
NOW ACCEPTING VENDOR APPLICATIONS
dixpark.org/vendors
Know Before You Go
- This event is rain or shine.
- In the case of inclement weather, the event may be postponed or canceled.
- In the event of severe weather during the event, the park will be cleared and visitors will be asked to return to their vehicles.
- Look for event updates on our social media pages and dixpark.org.
What to Bring
- Lawn chairs and picnic blankets
- Refillable water bottles.
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted.
- Closed-toe shoes are recommended as the event site is grass covered and has uneven ground.
- Dogs are permitted, but please use your best judgment as we’re expecting a lot of people, so it will likely be crowded and loud. All dogs must be leashed, well-behaved and clean up after them.
Leave at home
- Alcohol
- Smoking and vaping
- Drones
Driving + Parking
- Via Western Boulevard: Enter at S. Boylan Avenue or Hunt Drive
- Via Centennial Parkway: Enter at Blair Drive
- Follow event signs and event staff
- Event Parking: Lot C at The Chapel
Biking or Walking
- Via Rocky Branch Greenway: Enter at S. Boylan Avenue
- Via Centennial Bikeway Connector: Enter at Blair Drive
Accessibility
Dix Park continues to strive to be accessible and welcoming for visitors, including those with disabilities. Currently, portions of Dix Park, including some areas where programs and events occur, have uneven surfaces and are not fully accessible. Accessibility is a primary focus for early park improvements and all future planning and development.
Parking: Accessible parking spaces are available in all lots.
Restrooms: Indoor accessible restrooms are available at the Stone Houses. Accessible port-a-johns are located at the event site.
Parks Inclusion Services works with community members to support participation. To request a program modification based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please complete and submit the Accommodation Request Form or contact Inclusion Services staff at 919-996-2147 or
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Questions?
Contact Dix Park Staff at 919-996-3255 or
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