Juneteenth events being held across western Pennsylvania this weekend, here’s a list

PITTSBURGH — Juneteenth events are being held across our area this weekend.

11 News has compiled a list of places hosting local events. If you have an event you’d like to add to the list, email the information to desk@wpxi.com.

Pittsburgh

Saturday, June 17 at Point State Park:

• The Jazz Ambassadors of The US Army Field Band, 2 p.m.
• SAMMIE, 5 p.m.
• KeKe Wyatt, 6:30 p.m.
• Carl Thomas & Band, 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 18 at Point State Park:

• Sammie Deleon Afro-Cuban Band, 3 p.m.
• Soul 4 Real, 6:30 p.m.
• Erica Campbell, 8 p.m.

Monday, June 19 at Point State Park:

• The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m.
• Phyllis Hyman Tribute Band, 5 p.m.
• RUFF ENDZ, 6:30 p.m.
• The Ohio Players, 8 p.m.
• Juneteenth Fireworks, 9:35 p.m.

Sunday, June 18 at Pittsburgh Glass Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Pittsburgh Glass Center will host a free day of demonstrations and artist lectures
• Neon and plasma demonstrations will be led by artist Percy Echols
• Event is free to the public, and donations are welcome. All proceeds will benefit the center’s BIPOC scholarship fund.

Juneteenth Block Party on Saturday, June 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Fineview Park Shelter

• Hosted by the University of Pittsburgh
• Music, food trucks, Kona ice, games, caricature artist will be featured
• RSVPs are required, click here to RSVP

Allegheny County

Saturday, June 17 at Sewickley Community Center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Kid’s activities, local vendors and artists, food, merchandise and music
• Panel discussion regarding the importance of community followed by a welcome at noon
• Triumph Church Choir performs from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
• Bounce house for kids is open from 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Poets Speak, Livefromthecity, Bryon Nash Trio
• Vendors available from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m.

Washington County

Saturday, June 17 in Washington from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Parade to LeMoyne Center will kick-off events at 10:30 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 17 E Walnut St, the public is invited to participate
• Live music, food, vendors, games, prizes and activities for the whole family will follow at the LeMoyne Center from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Event will close with gospel hour featuring performances by Bridgeville Male Ensemble Gospel Choir, Mt. Olive Baptist Churches Mime Troupe Without Walls, and a mime performance by Truly Praise Ministry

Westmoreland County

Unity in the Community celebrations will be held throughout the county on different dates, including:

• Saturday, June 17 in Jeannette from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 501 Clay Street
• Sunday, June 18 at St. Clair Park in Greensburg from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Monday, June 19 at Fireman’s Park in Arnold from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 21 at 1700 Washington Street in Greensburg from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, June 24 at St Clair Park in Greensburg from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Many organizations and leaders will participate in the above events. Food will be available, as well as health screenings, entertainment and resource tables.

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