Celebrating Freedom Through Movement, Music, Art, and Food
Fayetteville, AR – June 2, 2025 – The community is invited to a celebration of freedom, resilience, and unity at the Juneteenth Rhythms of Resilience Festive March & Cookout on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, in the heart of Fayetteville, Arkansas.
This vibrant, family-friendly event invites participants to walk, dance, or bike through Fayetteville’s historic Black community, honoring Juneteenth and the enduring legacy of African American strength and joy. The celebration will begin at North Willow Avenue and East Spring Street, where the festive march will be led by the high-energy rhythms of The Cummins Group and members of the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Marching Band.
Along the route, participants will experience an open-air art installation featuring large-scale photographs and paintings of historic and contemporary legends, turning the streets into a gallery of Black excellence and heritage.
The march will conclude at the Large Pavilion in Walker Park (South College Ave & 15th St) with a community cookout catered by local culinary talent Nate Walls.
Fayetteville Mayor Molly Rawn will be present to offer remarks and reflect on the significance of this historic holiday.
“Juneteenth is a time to reflect, rejoice, and recommit to the ongoing journey toward justice and equity,” said NWABH co-founder and board president Sharon Killian. “Through movement, music, art, and food, we’re celebrating not just freedom, but the beauty and resilience of our community.”
The Juneteenth Rhythms of Resilience Festive March & Cookout is free and open to the public. All are welcome—whether you’re marching, biking, dancing, or simply gathering in the park to celebrate.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Starting Location: North Willow Ave & East Spring St, Fayetteville, AR
Ending Location: Walker Park (Large Pavilion), Fayetteville, AR
Admission: Free
Route
We will start at the corner of North Willow Ave. and East Spring Street and travel South on N. Willow for .7 miles. Then we will turn right at East 7th Street for .1 miles. Next we will turn left onto South College Ave for .4 miles and finally turn right into the Large Pavilion at Walker Park.
Come celebrate freedom, resilience, and community. Let’s make history together.
About NWA Black Heritage
NWA Black Heritage is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to addressing and correcting the inequalities Black communities face in Northwest Arkansas. We do this by preserving, documenting, and promoting the rich heritage and culture of Black communities in the region. We fill gaps in our recorded history while educating all of us about the racist and inequitable practices embedded in the American social construct.
Contact
Sonia Harvey
Northwest Arkansas Black Heritage
479-409-5064
sonia@nwaheritage.org
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