Williamsville Community-wide Juneteenth Celebration
Williamsville, NY — The Village of Williamsville is proud to announce a community wide celebration in honor of Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.
Hosted by the Village of Williamsville Arts, Culture & Diversity Committee, the event will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 12-5 pm, at Island Park (5565 Main Street, Wil liamsville, NY)
The celebration will include Keynote Speaker, Honorable James A.W. McLeod and Guest Speaker, Saladin Allah from the Niagara Falls Underground Rail road Heritage Center. Live music and dancing featuring The Colored Musicians Club (Dale Toliver Jazz Quartet), Vibrant Strings, and Elevated Drill & Dance Team!
Come and take part in free health screenings from the Community Health Center of Buffalo Mobile Health Unit. Food vendors including Auntie’s Breaking Bread, Twisted Icee-Slushie (Non-Alcoholic), Sweet Treats of WNY, and Lemon Love. Shop at local artisans and vendors like Sisters Nurtur ing Sisters, Lady Glow, and SC Pretty Boutique. Professional groups and representatives from NY Statewide Senior Action Council, Niagara Organizing Alliance For Hope Advocacy Organization, Canisius University, U.B. Jacobs School of Medicine, the Erie County Minority Bar Association, and the Buffalo Black Nurses Association.
Enjoy family-friendly activities, and opportunities to learn about African American his tory, culture, and heritage. ALL are welcome and encouraged to attend this free admissions event, which aims to foster unity, resiliency, reflection, and celebration.
For more information, please contact Danessia Scott-Warren, Esq. at danessia@verizon.net or visit walkablewilliamsville.com.
Join us as we honor history, celebrate cul ture, and build a stron ger, more inclusive com munity.