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DJ Brian Dawson
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Sonny for Miles
DJ Brian Dawson
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Sonny for Miles

JUNETEENTH IN THE PEAK

21
JUNE
‍2025

21 JUNE 2025

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12¨PM-7PM

73 Hunter St. Apex, NC

This year marks the 5th Annual Juneteenth in The Peak Festival in Downtown Apex, NC brought to you by Blue Lights College & Shinning Light in the Darkness. Originally created by TJ Evans and Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert in 2021, the festival has flourished thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Apex Juneteenth Festival Committee and community supporters.

The festival was envisioned to unite and heal divisions within the community. It is built on three core pillars: education, fostering understanding and empathy; youth empowerment, inspiring the next generation to embrace their identity and potential; and unity, promoting collective efforts for a more equitable future.

Juneteenth, observed on June 19, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the U.S. It marks the day in 1865 when slavery officially ended in Galveston, Texas, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This festival embraces the holiday by celebrating freedom, resilience, and African American culture while raising awareness of its significance in history. It also highlights the rich and evolving African American heritage within the Apex community.

Our mission is to bring people from all backgrounds together to celebrate, learn, and connect. The festival features a Juneteenth history exhibit, interactive children’s activities, local food vendors, professional and youth performances, opportunities for local businesses and community based organizations to shine and so much more. This event is a time to honor the past, celebrate progress, and reaffirm our commitment to building a brighter future together. The event is free to the public.

T.J. Evans

Founder

Program

Program coming soon.

Sponsors

This button will take you to Blue Light’s College donation page, the donate button on their page will take you to a PayPal link.
Sponsor
AT&T
Aagp
Apex Baptist
Avion
Blc
First Choice Painters
Hernandez
K&L Gates
Legacy
Marlow Campbell Insurance
Mt. Zion Apex
Mtz
Ncel
On Point Rigging And Stagging
One Life Fitness
Peakfest
Shining Light In Darkness
The Peak Church Tall
Veridea
Wegmans
Whiteoak
Wisdom Masonic Lodge
This year’s festival is proudly brought to you by Blue Lights College and Shining Light in Darkness—two organizations that embody our shared commitment to unity, empowerment, education, and healing. The Vine 919, through initiatives like the Apex Skate Park and the founding of Blue Lights College, creates safe spaces for youth and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. Shining Light in Darkness, founded by Florida and Ed Dudley, provides vital support to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence through advocacy, education, and holistic healing. Together, these partners reflect the values at the heart of our festival and help strengthen the fabric of our community.

Who we are


The Apex Juneteenth Committee is a passionate, diverse group of individuals brought together by a shared purpose:to celebrate freedom, honor Apex’s rich Black history, uplift our youth, and foster unity throughout our vibrant community.

Each member brings unique gifts to the table—spanning community engagement, event planning, ministry, mental health and wellness, social media marketing, and branding. We represent voices from across the Triangle, bound by a deep love for Apex and a desire to create lasting impact.


Together, we proudly organize the Juneteenth in the Peak festival—a celebration that educates, empowers, and brings people together in the spirit of hope, healing, and solidarity.

This year’s committee includes Kalabria Gilbert, Asa Clark, Anthony Barnes Jr., Donovan Bethea, Rada Mills, Will Hymon and TJ Evans—each lending their time, energy, and heart to ensure our celebration continues to bring awareness to America’s second Independence Day by honoring the past and lighting the way toward a more connected future, with a simple but powerful message: we are simply better together.

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