2025 Juneteenth Schedule of Events
Celebration weekend
Friday June 13th & Saturday June 14th
Talent Show
Friday, June 13th 7-10 pm
Join us for the kickoff of this year’s Juneteenth celebrations with a community talent show at The Capitol Theatre in downtown Laurens!
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The event will take place from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, with doors opening at 6:30 PM.
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Tickets are $10 and seating is limited.
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To purchase tickets by cash or check, please visit City Hall at 126 E. Public Square in Laurens. Exact change is required.
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To purchase tickets digitally, please send to cash app: $LaurensJT619 [Address associated with cash app: PO Box 705 Laurens SC 29360] - Make sure you list the item you are purchasing [juneteenth talent show]
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Concessions will be available for purchase during the show.
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Community members interested in performing are encouraged to contact juneteenthlaurenscounty@gmail.com to submit their interest or click the button below.
Breakfast
Saturday, June 14th 9am
Magnolia Room
Laurens County Museum
The Juneteenth celebration begins Saturday morning with our Annual Community Breakfast at 9:00 AM—a wonderful way to enjoy a festive meal with friends, neighbors, and fellow community members as we honor the spirit of freedom and unity. Tickets costs shown below.
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Location: Magnolia Room - Laurens County Museum - 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC, 29360
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The event will take place at 9 AM. Doors will open at 8:30 AM.
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Tickets purchased in advance are $25. Tickets sold at the door are $30.
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To purchase tickets online: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/RXSS5M36XUQ78
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OR use Cash App: $LaurensJT619 [Address associated with cash app: PO Box 705 Laurens SC 29360] - Make sure you list the item you are purchasing [juneteenth breakfast]
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To purchase tickets by cash or check, please visit City Hall at 126 E. Public Square in Laurens. Exact change is required.
Downtown
Parade
Saturday, June 14th
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
At 2:00 PM, we’ll proudly kick off the Spectacular Historical Parade, highlighting significant figures and events from enslavement through freedom to today. Churches and organizations are encouraged to march and represent historical milestones or cultural themes.
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A small entry donation of $25 secures your place in the lineup.
To participate in the parade or submit a donation, please contact:
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Natalie A. Brown – 551-216-5614
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Jendayi Shumate – 864-200-8687
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Cassandra Campbell – 864-981-5470
This is a powerful day of remembrance, celebration, and community pride—you won’t want to miss it.
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Entry Application is below.
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To purchase your parade submission, by cash or check, please visit City Hall at 126 E. Public Square in Laurens. Exact change is required.
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To purchase digitally, please send to cash app: $LaurensJT619 [Address associated with cash app: PO Box 705 Laurens SC 29360] - Make sure you list the item you are purchasing [juneteenth parade fee]
Downtown
Festival
Saturday, June 14th
12 pm - 10 pm
The celebration continues throughout the day with our Festival on the Square, taking place from 12:00 to 10:00 PM in downtown Laurens. Bring the whole family and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere featuring delicious food vendors, unique retail booths, live performances, a kids zone, and special invited guests.
If you’re interested in being part of the event as a vendor, we’d love to have you join us. Click the button below to fill out your application.
