FREE. New Haven has its share of mixed surfaces often creating a challenge for even the most seasoned rider.
9:00am
11:00am
A Funny Thing Happened the Other Day: Comedy Workshop with Nick Baskerville
Nick Baskerville’s elaborate stories intertwine humor with legacy and memories to generate an experience centered on creating deep-rooted human connections.
New Haven's Closet: 400 years of Queer History in the Elm City
FREE. Walking tour among New Haven's nine squares that reveals the region's hidden queer history.
1:00pm
Juneteenth Village
FREE. The Juneteenth Village, represented by vendors in that section of the Green, symbolizes thriving towns like Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, often referred to as "Black Wall Street".
2:00pm
Gospel on the Green
FREE. Get in the spirit Sunday, June 19 at the second annual Gospel on the Green.
Juneteenth Ride
Presented by Black & Brown Soul Cyclists
FREE. Focusing on New Haven’s foundational history of Black creativity and innovation, this ride takes bikers through key historical landmarks.
SHOW OFF YOUR SPREAD: Banquet on a Blanket Contest
FREE. Show off your spread at the Banquet on a Blanket contest!
3:00pm
Black Food with Bryant Terry
FREE. Critically acclaimed author, chef, and food justice activist Bryant Terry discusses his 2022 James Beard nominated books Vegetable Kingdom and Black Food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora with food justice activist Tagan Engel.
Lost in New Haven
FREE. Remember the old Anchor neon sign, or the Rubber Match’s distinctive fonts? These iconic New Haven artifacts aren’t lost forever!
7:30pm
Elder Honoring Ceremony
FREE. The Elder Honoring is an annual tradition and trademark of the Juneteenth Coalition of Greater New Haven.
8:45pm
Gregory Porter
FREE. Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Gregory Porter injects his passion for jazz, gospel, and blues into live performances with soul-drenched lyrics.