Event Overview
Jewelteenth 2025 serves as the official closing ceremony for Juneteenth celebrations across St. Louis, culminating a month of heritage, history, and healing with a dynamic, immersive experience titled “A Celebration of Sound and Freedom.” This cultural commemoration pays tribute to the rich legacy of African American music, art, fashion, and culinary traditions across generations.
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Guests will enjoy a free-flowing, interactive atmosphere that transports them through decades of Black expression and evolution, with special focus on how each era of sound reflected and shaped the pursuit of freedom and identity.
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As part of the celebration, we will honor and recognize the local organizations, institutions, and producers who hosted Juneteenth 2025 events throughout the city. Their collective contributions provided meaningful, educational, and impactful experiences that uplifted the community and ensured the legacy of Juneteenth was powerfully represented.
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Presented In Partnership With:
Treasurer Adam L. Layne – Office of the Treasurer, City of St. Louis
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Program Elements:
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Musical Timeline Experience:
A curated journey through sound, beginning with African Spirituals, transitioning through Gospel, Blues, Jazz, Rock & Roll, R&B, Hip Hop, and culminating in today's Afrofuturistic rhythms. Live performances and DJ sets will guide attendees across these eras.
This year's Jewelteenth will feature a special tribute to the legacy of Rock n' Roll Hall of Famer, Chuck Berry, whose family will be presented with our first-ever "Enduring Legacy" award on his behalf.​​
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Generational Culinary Display:
A special tribute to the evolution of African American cuisine—with a focus on “Forgotten Foods”—dishes from past generations that are no longer commonly served, sparking reflection, remembrance, and cultural appreciation.​​
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Community Resource Corridor:
Featuring local Black-owned businesses, wellness partners, cultural institutions, and voter education stations.
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Community Tribute & Acknowledgement Ceremony:
A dedicated moment to publicly honor each entity and organizer who hosted Juneteenth 2025 celebrations across St. Louis, thanking them for their service, collaboration, and commitment to cultural education and empowerment.
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Intended Audience:
The St. Louis community at large, including families, youth, elders, creatives, cultural stewards, and civic leaders.
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Admission:
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Free and Open to the Public!
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Registration Required for Entry
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Dress Code:
Summertime Classy - Please dress to impress, but remember this is a St. Louis summer so dress weather appropriate.
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Goals & Impact:
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Celebrate the musical and cultural resilience of the African American community;
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Educate attendees on the history of freedom movements through artistic expression;
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Reconnect generations through food, fashion, and family traditions;
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Honor the organizers and educators who carried the torch of Juneteenth throughout the month; and
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Offer a powerful closing reflection to Juneteenth 2025, anchoring St. Louis as a hub for cultural excellence and unity;
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Special Thanks:
We would like to extend our genuine appreciation to the following individuals and organizations for their contributions to this year's Jewelteenth. Without their help, this event would not be possible.
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Roderick Duplissie of the Missouri Arts Council
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Treasurer Adam L. Layne, St. Louis City Treasurer
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Travis Howser, Office of Special Events Board of Public Service
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Butch Berry, Son of Chuck Berry, and the Entire Berry Family
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Brooke Mahar and Royce Martin of the Scott Joplin House State Historic Site