June 14-19, 2024
Join us for four days of festivities, to celebrate the history of African Americans and Juneteenth!
Friday, June 14th
~Movie Under the Stars~
Grab your lawn chairs & blankets and bring your family to the civic center, to enjoy a evening under the stars.
On Friday, June 14, 2024, the 6th Annual Movie Under the Stars event will kickoff at 4:00pm at the Lake Charles Event Center Amphitheatre, located at 900 Lakeshore Drive Lake Charles, LA 70601.
This year’s movie will be “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.” In this 2008 African adventure, the Madagascar animals fly back to New York City, but crash-land on an African nature reserve in Kenya, where they meet others of their own kind, and Alex especially discovers his royal heritage as prince of a lion pride.
Make sure to visit with our local vendors, who will be set up around the Amphitheatre grounds before, during and after the movie.
*VOTED ONE OF THE BEST FAMILY-FILLED DAYS OF THE FESTIVAL!*
Saturday, June 15th
~Children’s Health Day~
SWLA Center for Health Services –2000 Opelousas Street location from 10AM to 12PM. Medical, Dental (fluoride treatments & cleanings), and Behavioral Health, Fitness and Nutrition services will be available on a first come first served basis. Vendors from local and regional organizations will be present. Blood pressure checks, Glucose testing and COVID vaccinations will all be available on site for adults. A KidZone and more!
~Scholarship Awards Luncheon~
Join us as we celebrate the 2024 SWLA Center for Health Scholarship Recipients for their scholastic achievements and dedication to helping others within their community.
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: Lake Charles Event Center (Jean LaFitte Room)- 900 Lakeshore Drive Lake Charles, LA 70601
This is an invitation only event.
~Juneteenth Parade and Freedom Festival Concert~
Enjoy a day filled with activities held in the Lake Charles Civic Center Exhibition Hall, located at 900 Lakeshore Drive Lake Charles, LA 70601.
8:00am- 1st Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival BBQ Cook-Off begins
10:00am- Juneteenth Parade begins (The parade will flow from the Lake Charles Civic Center to Lakeshore Dr. heading down Broad St. then down Enterprise Blvd., to Mill St.
11:00am- Juneteenth Vendor Pop-Up Shop opens. Make sure to visit with our local vendors from all around the region, who will be selling food, art, music, clothing and jewelry. Food trucks, with some of the areas best cuisine, will be on site.
12:00pm- till: Presentation of the Juneteenth Queens and Freedom Festival Concert
5:20pm- Nebu Nezey
7:00pm- Jarvis Jacob and the Gents
Sunday, June 16th
~2nd Annual Juneteenth Worship Service~
Join us for a morning of worship and fellowship as Mount Olive Baptist Church and the Juneteenth Freedom Festival hosts the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Worship Service; featuring the Juneteenth Men’s Choir.
Location: Mount Olive Baptist Church- 3007 Enterprise Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Time: 10:00am
Wednesday, June 19th
Senior Bingo – MLK Center on North Simmons 9:30am -11:30 pm
Family Day – KPC HALL on Opelousas Street 12pm – 6pm – Music, Education, Sauce Cook-off hosted by Circle 7, Vendors Food Trucks, Kid Zone, Voter Registration and more!
FIREWORKS– Lake Charles Civic Center at dusk
Become a Juneteenth Vendor!
CALLING ALL VENDORS! We are looking for a variety of vendors to join us for the 2024 Juneteenth Freedom Festival. This year we are offering 3 vendor set up days for the price of one!
Friday, June 14, 2024: Sell your merchandise at the Movie Under the Stars event held at the Lake Charles Event Center Amphitheatre, located at 900 Lakeshore Drive Lake Charles, LA 70601.
Time- 4:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday, June 15, 2024: Set up your vendor booth at the 2024 Juneteenth Freedom Festival Day held at the Lake Charles Event Center Coliseum, located at 900 Lakeshore Drive Lake Charles, LA 70601.
Time- 11:00am-6:00pm
Wednesday, June 19, 2024: Become an all day vendor at the 2024 Juneteenth Family Day held at the KPC Hall, located at 2526 Opelousas Street Lake Charles, LA 70601
Get your merchandise and message publicized to the masses by signing up TODAY!
