Move the Mindset Juneteenth Program
About This Event
This year’s theme is Honor, Serve, Inspire with special guests and panel speakers: Ruben D. Henderson, Michelle MacFadyen, and Dr. Maria Seger, with musical performances by Horace Trahan and Pucci Percussion. Student poetry will also be featured as well as community vendors. This event is free to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
📅 When
- Jun 17, 2026: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Where
Downtown Convention Center ~ 124 S. Buchanan St., Lafayette, LA 70501
Lafayette, LA
💵 Price
Free
👤 Organizer
Move the Mindset
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What to expect at a Juneteenth educational event
Educational events focus on history, civic engagement, and intergenerational dialogue. Format varies — keynote speakers, panel discussions, walking tours of civil rights sites, archive screenings, or storytelling circles. Expect a respectful, attentive audience, often with an opening land or freedom acknowledgement. Most run 60 to 120 minutes. Some libraries and universities offer continuing-education credit for participation.
About Juneteenth in Lafayette
Lafayette, LA marks Juneteenth alongside hundreds of other US cities, with celebrations rooted in local Black history and shaped by the people, churches, and community organizations that have sustained the day for generations. Whether you’re attending your first Juneteenth or your fortieth, the goal is the same: gather, remember, and celebrate freedom together. Our directory currently lists 9 additional Juneteenth events in Lafayette.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is Move the Mindset Juneteenth Program?
- Jun 17, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (Move the Mindset) before traveling.
- Where is Move the Mindset Juneteenth Program held?
- Downtown Convention Center ~ 124 S. Buchanan St., Lafayette, LA 70501, Lafayette, LA. Check the event website for parking and accessibility details.
- Is this event free to attend?
- Yes. This Juneteenth event is free and open to the public. Some sub-events (food, vendor purchases, optional workshops) may have separate costs.
- What should I bring?
- Plan for outdoor weather. Bring sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes, a hat or umbrella, cash for vendors (some are cash-only), and a portable phone charger. If chairs aren’t provided, a foldable seat or blanket is useful.
- Is the event family-friendly?
- Most Juneteenth celebrations welcome all ages. Family-specific programming varies by event — many include kids’ zones, face painting, and family activities. Strollers are usually welcome at outdoor venues.