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June 19  |  6-9 PM  |  Oakland Visitor Center

Finally, Friday at Oakland

Celebrating Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth with us at Finally, Friday on June 19! Take part in an immersive tour highlighting Black Atlantans buried at Oakland (tickets required) or enjoy a free screening of Maynard, a documentary about Atlanta’s first African American mayor, Maynard Jackson. Plus, enjoy food trucks and hands-on activities for kids celebrating Black history, freedom, and equality.

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Finally, Friday is a monthly recurring event hosted at the Oakland Visitor Center. No tickets or reservations required to attend (select activities require tickets) — just meet at the Oakland Visitor Center and enjoy community, food, learning, and fun at the liveliest Cemetery around.

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Celebrate Juneteenth by exploring the lives and legacies of Black Atlantans laid to rest at Oakland Cemetery. Similar to Oakland’s signature Capturing the Spirit of Oakland tours, guided tours will lead visitors to several gravesites, where powerful stories of resilience, community, and the long journey to freedom are shared, brought to life by the residents who lived them.

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We Shall All Be Free: A Spirited Juneteenth Tour

EXPERIENCE

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CREATE

Juneteenth Flags

Participants will celebrate Juneteenth through a creative collage activity by designing their own Juneteenth flags using red and white construction paper layered with inspiring quotes from notable African American civil rights leaders.

As they create, students will reflect on themes of freedom, resilience, and equality while exploring the powerful words and legacies that helped shape American history. This hands-on activity encourages both artistic expression and meaningful conversations about the significance of Juneteenth.

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Children sitting at a white table engaging in arts and crafts, with backpacks and supplies on the floor, a boy and girl standing nearby.

LEARN

Maynard Documentary Screening

Director Sam Pollard constructs a portrait of charismatic trailblazer Maynard Jackson, who became Atlanta’s first black mayor in 1973. The son of pastors raised in the segregated South, Jackson entered college at 14 and took office at 35. During his three-term tenure, he led the city through the traumatic Atlanta child murders and triumphantly hosted the 1996 Olympics, all while championing racial equality. Family and colleagues, including Bill Clinton, Andrew Young and Al Sharpton, tell the epic story of a dynamic leader and his legacy of honor and progress.

Join us for a screening of Maynard in the Oakland Overlook (located on the second floor of the Visitor Center). Stay tuned for more details!

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ENJOY

Food Trucks

Enjoy treats and delicious food from local vendors and restaurants!

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