In April 2023 the City of New Bern Board of Alderman voted to make the JONB Celebration festival a city-sponsored event and gave city employees a 13th holiday (flex) in honor of Juneteenth! Additionally, in the fall of 2023, we finally received our New Bern Juneteenth Community Bear, which is currently being painted and will be unveiled at the 2024 Celebration in its forever home on Broad Street!!!
Juneteenth of New Bern is dedicated to serving the community through charitable and educational initiatives. Fueled by volunteers, our mission is to actively preserve and promote the diverse spectrum of African American heritage. Through engaging educational and cultural activities, we aim to enrich the entire community.
Our vision is to ensure the long-term sustainability of the annual Juneteenth Celebration of New Bern. We aspire to expand beyond the parade, festival, and fireworks, fostering the growth of multi-day community collaborative events. By partnering with like-minded organizations, we strive to create lasting impacts that celebrate African American heritage and benefit the community as a whole.
Vintage t-shirts from prior year Celebrations ($5) can also be purchased through our donation button below (sizes limited; submit size request with donation)
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