The Juneteenth Anchorage Citywide Celebration will include entertainment, guest speakers, vendors, a Teen Summit, Cultural University for the youth, and more! It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It celebrates a point in African American history that changed the direction of our future. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future. Due to COVID-19 the event has been moved to the Northway Mall and its structure has been changed to allow for social distancing and the highest plan for safety. JuneteenthAlaska.com.