{"id":1402,"date":"2026-06-08T21:34:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T21:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=1402"},"modified":"2026-06-08T21:34:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T21:34:44","slug":"heres-where-to-commemorate-and-celebrate-juneteenth-in-the-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=1402","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s where to commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth in the Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>PHOENIX \u2014 In recognition of Juneteenth and to honor its historical significance, several events are taking place throughout the Valley.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=1400\">Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for Trump\u2019s birthday<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Below is a list of family-friendly celebrations to explore and enjoy.<\/p>\n<h2>13th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Tempe<\/h2>\n<p>The event is said to have performances, vendors, hands-on activities, children&#8217;s books read by local community members<b>,\u00a0<\/b>a video game trailer, and more.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Date to save: Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Event venue: Tempe History Museum [809 E Southern Ave] in Tempe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Mercados &amp; Melodies: Juneteenth Celebration<\/h2>\n<p>The event will feature live music, dance performances, yard games, crafts, food vendors, and more, creating a vibrant celebration that honors history.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=1398\">Carvana granted option to invest in electric vehicle startup backed by Bezos, Dodgers owner<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Date to save: Thursday, June 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Event venue: Avondale Civic Center Amphitheater &amp; City Hall Building [11465 W. 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