1871 Juneteenth 2023

06.21.2023 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST | In-Person

3 hours

  • Corporate
  • Early Stage
  • Growth Stage
  • Family-friendly
  • Free
  • Public

1871’s Juneteenth is their signature event celebrating the historical importance of this day and Black allyship with inclusive programming.

Event Start Date:
June 21, 2023
Event End Date:
June 21, 2023
Event Venue:
theMart South Drive

A celebration of black innovation & entrepreneurship

A celebration
of black innovation & entrepreneurship

1871 members, founders, and the general public are invited to enjoy bites, drinks, and activities to applaud the success of Black Americans in Chicago in celebration of Juneteenth.

The event will include happy hour with unlimited beverages, outdoor games, DJ, and win prizes to pour business back into Black-owned entrepreneurs.

1871 members, founders, and the general public are invited to enjoy bites, drinks, and activities to applaud the success of Black Americans in Chicago in celebration of Juneteenth.

The event will include happy hour with unlimited beverages, outdoor games, DJ, and win prizes to pour business back into Black-owned entrepreneurs.

Supported by

Supported by

BLKtech Voices

1871’s community resource group focused on education, support, and allyship. 

Learn more

Attend!

Attend!

Let us know you’re coming.

Event details

Celebrations w/ us from

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Including

Drinks from Marshalls Landing

Light bites

lawn games

Featuring

DJ Marcus

Learn more about HYE Demand Entertainment.

Special moments

Win prizes from Black-owned Businesses

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

You have the chance to win 10 of our amazing prices, sourced from local Black-owned businesses! Tickets will be available for purchase and winners will be drawn at 6:30 PM. Those claiming their prizes must be present upon announcement.

Game time w/
Team Tipoff

5:00 PM - 5:40 PM

We’re playing “Word Guessing Game for the Culture” with a winner announced in the last 5-10 minutes. 

Hosted by Team Tipoff!

Merchandise Mart, Chicago

Merchandise Mart, Chicago

The event will take place on the South Lawn of Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. More details to come.