Press release from city of Asheville:
The City of Asheville is proud to be one of the sponsors of the Young Men’s Institute (YMI) Cultural Center upcoming Juneteenth festival: Freedom festival.
This year, the Juneteenth celebrations will take place:
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Pack Square
12:00p.m.
This event is free and open to the public.
During the festivities, Pack Square will showcase art, music, live performances, and a parade. Juneteenth of Asheville will also host a number of vendors and food trucks. Come experience some of great local and national talent
Street Closures for Event:
The following streets will be closed on June 18th starting at 7 a.m. until June 19th at 1 a.m.:
North and South Pack Square between Biltmore and South Market Street
S. Market Street between College and Court Plaza
S. Spruce Street between College and Court Plaza & Court Plaza (City-County Parking lot.)
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