Juneteenth — on Wednesday, June 19 — commemorates the day the abolition of slavery was enforced in the US, nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

In Madison, there are various events taking place to celebrate the holiday:

McFarland Juneteenth Celebration | Sunday, June 16 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Arnold Larson Park, 6002 Exchange St., McFarland | Free | Donations will go toward the McFarland High School's Black Student Union at this celebration featuring educational speakers, family activities, and food.

Juneteenth Fundraiser | Tuesday, June 18-Wednesday, June 19 | 3-10 p.m. | Bierock, 2911 N. Sherman Ave. | Cost of purchase | 18th Street Brewery, a Black-owned brewery in Hammond, Indiana, will have two guest taps of which $1 from each sale will go to Madison's Urban Triage.

Juneteenth S.O.U.L. Networking Mixer | Wednesday, June 19 | 5-7 p.m. | Olin Park Pavilion, 1156 Olin-Turville Court | Free | Black-owned business owners and their supporters can network with fellow entrepreneurs, sing karaoke, and enjoy food from House of Flavas.

Madison's House of Flavas is tucked inside a gas station. | Photo by House of Flavas | Jonathan Shipley