City of Racine Juneteenth Celebration

05/18/2026

✨ The Countdown is ON! ✨

Join us for the 2026 Juneteenth Sneaker Ball — a night of celebration, culture, music, food, and community! 👟🖤❤️💚

🎟️ Tickets are still available!
📖 Souvenir Booklet Ads are also available for businesses, organizations, and supporters looking to showcase their support for Juneteenth.

Don’t wait until the last minute — secure your tickets and ad space today!

05/15/2026

👟 Have you purchased your Sneaker Ball tickets yet? 👟

The Juneteenth Sneaker Ball is one of Racine’s premier celebration events — and you don’t want to miss it!

🎶 Live DJ & Entertainment
🍽️ Food & Drinks
✨ Great Vibes & Community Celebration

We are also still accepting:
📖 Souvenir Booklet Ads
📢 Business & Community Supporters

Ad deadline has been EXTENDED through May 21!

Get your tickets and reserve your ad space today!

05/11/2026

🔥 Reminder! 🔥

Tickets for the Juneteenth Sneaker Ball are STILL AVAILABLE!

Come dressed to impress with your favorite sneakers for an unforgettable evening celebrating culture, unity, and community. 👟✨

Businesses and organizations still have time to place a souvenir ad in our commemorative booklet and support this amazing event.

🎟️ Grab your tickets
📖 Reserve your ad space
🗓️ Don’t miss out!

04/23/2026

Step into style and celebration at our Juneteenth Sneaker Ball 👟✨
Where elegance meets culture—dress it up, lace it up, and show out!

🎟️ Tickets are officially available now!
Skip the line—secure yours today at juneteenthracine.com
💻 Easy purchase | 📱 Mobile-friendly | 🎟️ Instant confirmation

Prefer in person? Grab tickets at:
📍 Dr. John Bryant Community Center
📍 Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center

Don’t miss an unforgettable night of music, fashion, and community.

12/19/2025

07/22/2025

🎶☀️ Hot Summer Nights Are Back at the MLK Center! ☀️🎶

Get ready for two fun-filled evenings of music, dancing, and good vibes at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center!

📅 Thursday, July 31
📅 Thursday, August 28
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 1134 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Racine

🎧 Live DJ on site
🚚 Food truck available
✅ FREE admission for all ages

Bring the family, meet your neighbors, and enjoy a summer night in the heart of the community! 💃🕺🍴

06/18/2025

🔥 Still Available! 🔥

Missed your chance to grab one of our official 50th Juneteenth Celebration shirts? Don’t worry — we’ve still got a few left and trust us… they are 🔥🔥🔥!

Even though the big day was June 14, these shirts are timeless! Bold, stylish, and a true keepsake from an unforgettable celebration. Featuring the “IMANI: Believing in Our Community” design and a shout-out to our amazing sponsors — this shirt is a statement.

🖤❤️💚 Only $20 – Get yours while supplies last!

📍Available now – inbox us for pickup info or stop by Dr. John Bryant Community Center, 601 Caron Butler Dr., Racine, WI.

Let’s keep the spirit of Juneteenth going all year long!

06/04/2025

Juneteenth in full mode!!!!

Join us on June 9th at the Dr. John Bryant Community Center for STEM Day! The event is from 3pm to 7pm!

A day full of adventure and mind-blowing technology. Featuring the Dr. John Bryant Community Center’s Innovation Station and more! Explore 3D printing, play with robots, RC cars, and discover what it is to code amongst other things!

06/02/2025

🎉 The countdown to Juneteenth Festivities has officially begun! 🎉

We're kicking things off in style with our Sneaker Ball on Friday, June 6 — and you do NOT want to miss it! 💃🏽🕺🏽 Come dressed to impress with your freshest kicks and get ready for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and celebration.

🎟️ Tickets are still available — but going fast!
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Don’t get left out… secure yours today and be part of the vibe that sets off the entire Juneteenth weekend! 🙌🏽

05/28/2025

🎉 Celebrating 50 Years! – Sneaker Ball Edition 🎉

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and celebration! 👟🎶✨

Join us on Friday, June 6th at Festival Hall for a special night featuring the amazing Tim Gant Project! 🎤🎸

🎟 Tickets: $75 – includes dinner, entertainment, awards, banquet, dancing & FUN!
🍸 Cash bar available
🕠 Social hour begins at 5:30 PM

👟 Wear your best sneakers and come dressed to impress for this unique Sneaker Ball experience!

📍 Tickets available at:
Dr. John Bryant Community Center
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
PRCS Main Office

Let’s celebrate this milestone together! 🖤💛💚

04/24/2025

👑 Mr. Juneteenth 2025: A Celebration of Voice, Vision, and Leadership 👑

We’re proud to announce our upcoming Mr. Juneteenth 2025 selection—where young men in our community rise to represent strength, purpose, and pride.

Unlike traditional pageants, this honor is awarded through powerful personal essays and thoughtful interviews with a panel of community leaders. It’s about character, leadership, and vision for the future—not a stage show.

Our young contenders are writing from the heart, sharing their stories, hopes, and reflections on what Juneteenth means to them; celebration of History, Heritage & Culture. Then, they’ll sit down for a personal conversation with our judges, who are ready to be inspired.

📅Application deadline: May 5, 2025
📍 Applications are available at the following locations: Bryant & MLK Centers, local school counselors or online by clicking the link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:a1048b78-b6bb-42b6-a830-3899ccdee0d5
🏆 Winner will be announced at the 2025 Sneaker Ball

Join us in uplifting the next generation of leaders. This is more than a title—it’s a torch passed on in pride. ✊🏽💡