City of North Las Vegas Hosts Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony

WHAT: The City of North Las Vegas held its annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday, which honors the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates the ongoing pursuit of freedom and equality in the United States. The City held its first flag-raising event on June 3, 2021. On June 19, 2021, North Las Vegas became the first city in Nevada to issue a proclamation formally recognizing Juneteenth as a city holiday.

The City also proudly supported Assembly Bill 140, the legislation that established Juneteenth as a state holiday in 2023.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Liberty Park (outside North Las Vegas City Hall)
              2250 Las Vegas Blvd N
              North Las Vegas, NV 89030

WHO:

• Opening remarks by Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown
• Keynote remarks from Congressman Steven Horsford
• Performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by Ralonda Green during the flag raising, supported by the City of North Las Vegas Fire & Police Honor Guard led by Fire Captain Aric Seal.
  
• Proclamation presentation to Deborah Evans, President of Juneteenth Nevada
• Musical performance by vocalist and actress Rachel Oliver-Cobbin
• Dance performance by Studio 305