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M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County Honors and Celebrates African American History and Resilience with 2025 Juneteenth Festival
June 5, 2025
RIVERDALE, Md. – M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County is proud to host the 2025 Juneteenth Festival, a vibrant celebration of history, art and culture, on Saturday, June 14 from 12 noon to 5 pm at Watkins Regional Park (301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774)
This free, family-friendly event commemorates Juneteenth, the historic day when the last enslaved African Americans in the United States learned of their freedom in 1865. Today, the festival is a joyous community celebration featuring food, music, art, and opportunities to reflect on the rich culture and achievements of African Americans.
“The Department of Parks and Recreation has an unwavering commitment to recognizing and uplifting Black voices. We’ve been celebrating Juneteenth for 20 years and look forward to continuing this important tradition,” said Dr. Dennis Doster, director of the Black History Program for M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County. “We welcome everyone to come together in the spirit of unity, education, and celebration.”
The community is encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets for a day filled with live entertainment, cultural activities, food, shopping, historical exhibits, and more.
Festival Highlights:
- Live entertainment by: CeCe Peniston, Junkyard Band, Brencore All Stars, and Soul Messengerz
- History and art activities
- Children’s activities
- Art and food Vendors
- Interactive history and art exhibits
To learn more about the 2025 Juneteenth Festival and the Department’s year-long Black History Month program, visit pgparks.com/event_list/juneteenth-festival-2025.
About the Department
With over 29,000 acres of parkland, trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, and more, the M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County provides an award-winning park system through progressive, quality, innovative leadership and a commitment to its community and environment. The Department delivers first-class recreational activities and programs for people of all ages and ability levels. It strives to improve the quality of life for Prince George’s County residents and the communities in which they live, work, and raise families. The Department’s Formula 2040 Plan establishes a framework that will ensure the Department can meet future parks and recreation programmatic and facility needs, fulfilling its mission to determine the combination of land, facilities, and programs that will provide appropriate experiences for Prince Georgians in the future. To learn more, visit www.pgparks.com.
