CARRBORO, N.C. – Thursday, June 19, is proclaimed Juneteenth National Independence Day in Carrboro by Mayor Barbara Foushee, who encourages all residents to carry the spirit of Juneteenth with them all year long and learn more about the history of Juneteenth.
Juneteenth is the oldest national commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Read the proclamation at https://www.carrboronc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/16721/Juneteenth-Proclamation-2025 ;
On July 14, 2020, the Carrboro Town Council adopted a resolution designating Juneteenth as an official paid holiday for Town employees. In 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day was declared a federal holiday. This year, the Town of Carrboro will observe the holiday on Thursday, June 19. All Town of Carrboro government offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025.
There will be no yard waste and loose leaf collection on Thursday, June 19. Thursday's regularly scheduled collection will shift to Friday, June 20, and Friday's regularly scheduled collection will move to Monday, June 23. You can find more information about Holiday Waste collection on our Public Works webpage: https://www.carrboronc.gov/123/Public-Works .
Carrboro-Chapel Hill Juneteenth Festival
The Carrboro-Chapel Hill Juneteenth Festival will be held on Thursday, June 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St.
Hosted by the towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill, along with numerous community partners, the Juneteenth festival celebrates Black culture and community with music, art, food, and history.
Juneteenth is the oldest national commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
Black artisans and Black-owned businesses will offer everything from handmade jewelry and figurines, healthcare and other services. Black-owned food trucks and businesses will provide a variety of food and drink. Featured will be a Kids Zone, music and dance, a puppet show and the Bouncing Bulldogs. Exhibits will feature local Black history and culture.
Learn more about Carrboro's observance of Juneteenth at https://www.carrboronc.gov/2714/Juneteenth
Mayor Barbara Foushee at the 2024 Juneteenth Celebration