Juneteenth Block Party
June 14, 2025
Centerpoint Plaza
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Vendor applications for this event are now closed.
We’re bringing back the block party energy for a second year! The Downtown Tempe Juneteenth Block Party is the perfect combo of good music, good eats and good community. Teri Tobin is back as this year’s emcee and will set the vibe for the night, as well as, give us a great performance and Urban Poet will deliver powerful spoken word. DJ Panic and DJ AKSHEN will keep the energy up with nonstop music so that Furious Styles Crew can bring the heat on the dance floor with some 1 v 1 dance battles. Don't worry, they will open it up to you all to jump in and show out!
SouthWest Steppaz is putting a fresh spin on line dancing. They blend the soul of R&B, the twang of country, and the rhythm of Black culture to create something entirely their own. With smooth moves, tight beats, and energy that brings people together, this crew knows how to get a crowd moving.
We’re bringing flavors that just hit different…come hungry and enjoy a lineup of amazing flavors from some of the best Black-owned food vendors:
- Kingpin BBQ: Servin’ up smoked meats packed with flavor.
- Randizzle’s Burgers: Offering bold, stacked creations that do not hold back.
- Spice Queens: Southern comfort classics like fried fish & chicken, collard greens, sweet potatoes, shrimp platters, and more!
- Maui Wowi: Bringing an island vibe with their fruit smoothies and coffees.
- Flav-Oh’s Ice Cream Truck: Keepin’ it cool with old-school 90s-style treats.
- Big Mama’s Desserts: Banana pudding. Peach cobbler. Strawberry cheesecake. And more!
Pair your meal with a selection of alcoholic beverages, including Crown Royal canned cocktails, or locally brewed Pedal Haus beers.
What started as a one-night Hip-Hop Barber Battle at last year’s Juneteenth Block Party has grown into something bigger. We took that energy, turned it into the Downtown Tempe Barber Battle, and launched it at 2nd Sundays on Mill—knowing it would all lead back here.
Now the final four are stepping up. Elite on Mill, In The Cut, Borrosos Barber Studios and True Blends Barbershop are bringing their A-game to the Semifinals and Finals.
Be sure to join us to see how it all shakes out!
This year, we are bringing even more live art and interactive experiences! Lace up your skates and hit the floor with Zoni Girls at the retro pop-up roller rink, open to all ages. Black artistry will be on full display with live paintings where Zybrena Porter will bring culture, power and resilience to life through her bold artwork! Stop by and show her some love! Attendees can step into interactive installations that bring Juneteenth history to the forefront through VR and listen to some Southern Porch Storytelling that feature real stories, real voices and a deeper look into Black heritage.
Take a break and relax at the RichKat Mobile Cigar Lounge, offering premium cigars in a laid-back setting…and for those looking for a little competition, there will be classic games like spades and chess available to play nearby.
Don’t forget to capture all the night’s memories and visit the free photo booth by PixDMe where you can snap some pics and download them right there! Or, if you capture any other memories, make sure to share them to social media, tag @downtowntempe and use the hashtag #tempejuneteenth! We want to see them all!
Last year set the bar, and this year, we’re turning it up even more! We hope to see you all at this year’s Juneteenth Block Party!
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