Juneteenth Freedom Festival

Join Whitney Plantation for the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Whitney Plantation on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Your FREE tickets are available only at: https://whitneyplantation.org/juneteenth

Admission is FREE (registration required) to this special event that honors the history and resilience of Black communities while celebrating freedom through culture, education, and community engagement.

FULL LINEUP:

• 10:00 a.m. – Opening Prayer

• 10:10 a.m. - Miss Juneteenth 2025 sings the Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice

• 10:15 a.m. – Black Rosies: Trailblazing Women Shaping the Future Rising Panel Discussion

• 12:00 p.m. – Girls Play Trumpets Too

• 12:30 p.m. – Father’s Day Ceremony: Roots of Freedom Row

• 1:00 p.m. - Move Ya Brass

• 1:30 p.m. – The Maroon Band & Show

Experience a day at Whitney Plantation, the only plantation museum in Louisiana dedicated to telling the story of slavery. You'll enjoy live performances, engaging panel discussions, and educational storytelling that connects the past to the present. Children's activities include Adinkra stamping with Louisiana Children's Museum. Stroll through our vibrant artist and artisan marketplace showcasing local Black artists and craftspeople and enjoy delicious offerings from some of the region’s best food trucks. Plus, explore Whitney Plantation with a self-guided tour - just download our app at https://whitneyplantation.org/app

This family-friendly event will feature interactive activities for all ages, making it a meaningful and immersive way to commemorate Juneteenth. Join us in honoring the past, celebrating the present, and shaping the future.