Iowa Juneteenth

Iowa Juneteenth Iowa Juneteenth is a program of The Des Moines Urban Experience. The Iowa Juneteenth Observance has been in existence for 35 years.

We commemorate the June 19th, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in the United States of America.

Our efforts do not happen without the support of our sponsors. They show up and make sure that the community is aware of...
08/26/2026

Our efforts do not happen without the support of our sponsors. They show up and make sure that the community is aware of their resources and give back! Thank you for your continued support to helping us educate Iowans for generations to come.

Would you like to become a sponsor? Email us at [email protected]

The Date is Set!! We are bringing you the annual Neighbor's Day Celebration on the federal Juneteenth holiday!! The team...
08/24/2026

The Date is Set!! We are bringing you the annual Neighbor's Day Celebration on the federal Juneteenth holiday!! The team is working behind the scenes to make sure this is an epic year to support our community.

Do you have ideas of what you would like to see? Post them in the comments.

How can you support a small business? Shop, share social media, provide a referral, and encourage support. When you supp...
08/22/2026

How can you support a small business? Shop, share social media, provide a referral, and encourage support. When you support a business, you are supporting a family, and fueling a dream.

Celebrating the month of August with Black Business Month!! Our annual Neighbors Day Celebration allows business owners ...
08/20/2026

Celebrating the month of August with Black Business Month!! Our annual Neighbors Day Celebration allows business owners to participate and showcase their business to the community. Thank you to all have been a part of the celebration. Make sure to save the date, Saturday, June 19, 2027! We are doing it all over again in a major way!!

Check out the August edition of the Urban Experience Magazine . https://simplebooklet.com/ueaugust2026High lighting Blac...
08/19/2026

Check out the August edition of the Urban Experience Magazine .
https://simplebooklet.com/ueaugust2026
High lighting Black business owners, along with articles abut business financing and updates from the Des Moines Playhouse .

08/19/2026

Let stock the shelves at St Marks Pantry August 22 from 2-4

08/19/2026

📣 VOLUNTEER CALL! 📣

Our festival runs on the valuable support of volunteers and we want you to be part of the best cultural festivalsin Iowa.
Sign up to help with:
✅Admission Gates
✅ Beverage Tent
✅ Children’s Activities
✅ Cultural Booths
✅ Festival Set-up/Tear Down
https://www.latinoheritagefestival.org/volunteers

Have you heard of Slay The Runway. A life changing opportunity for youth 5 - 17 years old to receive mentorship on menta...
07/23/2026

Have you heard of Slay The Runway. A life changing opportunity for youth 5 - 17 years old to receive mentorship on mental health, leadership, community, self confidence, and anti-bullying. Helping our youth become our future leaders in a fashionable way. You can find more information at www.slaytherunwayshow.com

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Des Moines, IA
50309

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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