Juneteenth Rhythms of Resilience — Festive March & Cookout 2025
Join us for a powerful and joyful celebration of freedom, movement, and unity. Juneteenth Rhythms of Resilience is more than a march—it’s a tribute to the enduring strength of Black communities in Northwest Arkansas.
Event Overview
- Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Starting Location: North Willow Ave & East Spring St, Fayetteville, AR
- Ending Location: Walker Park (Large Pavilion), South College Ave & 15th St
- Admission: Free and open to all
What to Expect
- A festive march led by The Cummins Group and members of the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Marching Band
- Open-air art installations featuring Black history and contemporary excellence
- Live music, dancing, and biking through Fayetteville’s historic Black community
- A community cookout catered by Chef Nate Walls at Walker Park
- Special remarks from Fayetteville Mayor Molly Rawn
- An atmosphere of joy, history, and healing
Route Map
- We begin at North Willow Ave & East Spring Street, proceed 0.7 miles south on N. Willow,
- turn right onto East 7th Street for 0.1 miles,
- turn left on South College Avenue for 0.4 miles,
- and conclude at the Large Pavilion in Walker Park.
Why Juneteenth?
As NWABH board president Sharon Killian shares,
“Juneteenth is a time to reflect, rejoice, and recommit to the ongoing journey toward justice and equity. Through movement, music, art, and food, we’re celebrating not just freedom, but the beauty and resilience of our community.”
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About NWA Black Heritage
NWA Black Heritage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization preserving, documenting, and celebrating the history and culture of Black communities in Northwest Arkansas. Learn more about our work at nwablackheritage.org.