{"id":308325,"date":"2026-06-15T20:40:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T20:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/308325\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T20:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T20:40:10","slug":"join-the-festivities-orange-countys-2026-juneteenth-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/308325\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the Festivities: Orange County\u2019s 2026 Juneteenth Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\t\t\t\t15 June, 2026\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOrange County Government Public Information Officer

\nEmail: PIO@ocfl.net\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

\"\"WHAT:
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, in partnership with the Orange County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative<\/a> and the Orange County Regional History Center<\/a>, invites the community to the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration, It\u2019s a Family Affair: The Grand Finale.<\/p>\n

This special event marks Mayor Demings\u2019 final Juneteenth celebration as Mayor of Orange County. The event will highlight seven years of impact through the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative, as well as recognizes the unique history of African Americans in Central Florida<\/a> with food, fellowship, live entertainment, family activities, and complimentary admission to the History Center.<\/p>\n

The free, family-friendly celebration will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Heritage Square, in front of the Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801.<\/p>\n

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, recognizing June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Over time, the observance has grown to hold national, symbolic, and global significance.<\/p>\n

For more information about the Orange County Mayor\u2019s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative, visit ocfl.net\/MLK <\/a>or contact Ronda Robinson at Ronda.Robinson@ocfl.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

WHEN:
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

WHERE:
Heritage Square
Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801<\/p>\n

WHO:
Jerry L. Demings, Orange County Mayor
Lavon B. Williams, Esq., Deputy Director Orange County Community and Family Services
CeCe Teneal, International Recording Artist<\/p>\n

About Orange County Government:\u00a0Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation\u2019s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit\u00a0www.OCFL.net<\/a>\u00a0or go to\u00a0Orange County Government\u2019s social media channels<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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