Join KISS 104.1 for the Sandy Springs Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 19, Juneteenth at City Springs. The Juneteenth celebration will showcase a captivating dance production, a STEAM digital art gallery, educational activities, an array of food vendors, and more. Presented by the City of Sandy Springs, this annual free, family-friendly Juneteenth Celebration will be a tribute to freedom and liberty.

Event Schedule

• 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Celebration at City Springs
• Outdoor Celebration – Food Trucks, Music, Games, and Activities for All Ages (City Green) 

5:30 p.m.: City of Sandy Springs & Namari Dance Production (Byers Theatre)

City Green, 5-8 p.m.

The outdoor celebration will include a range of interactive and educational activities. Explore City Green to discover:

🔍 NEW Juneteenth Scavenger Hunt

🗺️ Genealogical Research Exhibit, in partnership with Family Search and the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society

🪘 West African Community Drum Circle – Join Djoli Kelen for an energizing and joyful Community Drum Circle at the Sandy Springs Juneteenth Celebration! All are welcome to bring drums, shakers, tambourines, or any percussion instrument to join in this vibrant, rhythmic celebration of freedom, unity, and culture. Whether you’re a seasoned drummer or just want to feel the beat, come connect, move, and make music together in the spirit of Juneteenth!🎵 Live entertainment🍔 Food trucks & local vendors🖌️ Arts & crafts, games, and more

STEAM Digital Art Exhibition

Byers Lobby, 5-8 p.m.

Created through LIQUID Arts and Productions’ STEAM program, this exhibition will feature immersive digital and augmented reality artworks by local students. This year’s artwork responds to the question, “How does knowing history shape our path to peace and harmony?”

Nationally acclaimed, multidisciplinary artist PeQue is proud to again partner with the City of Sandy Springs to host a special Digital Art Program that honors freedom, culture, and creativity. This innovative program invites students, eighth grade through high school, to learn:

• Digital Drawing & Painting (Procreate)
• Animation (Procreate Dreams)
• Augmented Reality & Digital Art Careers
• Live Art & Juneteenth Exhibition Curation
• The History & Legacy of Juneteenth

Theatre Production – “Imani”

Byers Theatre, Show begins at 5:30 p.m.

Namari Dance Center’s professional artists and students present “IMANI”

“IMANI” — the Swahili word for faith — is a powerful and emotionally charged production that tells the story of how the spiritual faith of enslaved Africans sustained them through bondage and ultimately carried them into the joy of freedom on June 19, 1865. Through a blend of three dynamic dance pieces, two vocalists, a live painter whose work evolves throughout the show, a stirring choir, and a powerful spoken word poet, the production takes the audience on a journey from the darkness of enslavement to the celebration of freedom.

The faith that gives strength in bondage becomes the foundation for joy and celebration when freedom finally arrives. “IMANI” honors the resilience, strength, and unity that made freedom possible and reflects how that faith continues to uplift future generations.

Directions/Parking

Learn More about Getting to City Springs

Ride Share drop-off is located at 215 Johnson Ferry Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Parking is available in City Springs parking deck. Event Parking rates may apply.

Check sandyspringsga.gov/Juneteenth for more details.

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