WE WHO BELIEVE IN FREEDOM CANNOT REST - The Black Star Project, Absolutely Anything Essential Gift Shop, Safe and Peaceful Communities, The Bud Billiken Parade/Defender Charities, East Lake Management, My Block My Hood My City, The Barclay Law Group and Rep. Kam Buckner’s office, local historians, Chicago small businesses and Bronzeville community members, would like to cordially invite you out for a day of supporting the love of freedom for the 3^rd year in the Bronzeville community. 

This village themed, family-friendly celebration will offer live entertainment for both adults and children inside of the participating businesses, as well as outside in the front garden and rear lot areas.  Local historians, visual and performing artists, crafters, as well as others from the Chicagoland area will come to together to showcase their creative art, share stories, and entertain attendees by adorning the historic business and entertainment corridor from 3509 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Drive through the Phillip Jackson Parkway which is on the south/east corner of 35^th and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. Saturday June 17, 2023, from 12 pm to 6 pm as we celebrate an impactful piece of America’s past, present and future.  While celebrations are taking place throughout the city, come out and celebrate with us.  Stop by early or join us later for fireworks (open field near Mariano's) after 6pm.

Join us for the Bronzeville Juneteenth Celebration (35th & King Drive) on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 12pm until 6pm.

Invite family, supporters and colleagues to this neighborhood event. The Black Star Project and the sponsoring organizations are committed to the tradition of improving education and economic conditions in our communities, with the support and involvement of those they serve.