Akron Juneteenth 2026

Juneteenth 2026 Events in Akron

Juneteenth 2026 in Akron, Ohio brings 3 confirmed celebrations — from parades and festivals to concerts, family programs, and community block parties. Featured events include Akron Juneteenth Celebration & Parade 2026 and Akron Juneteenth Celebration and Parade at Buchtel CLC 2026. Most Akron Juneteenth events fall on or near June 19, with the largest celebrations spanning the weekend of June 19–21, 2026. Browse every approved event below to plan your weekend, find free festivals, and discover concerts, parades, and family-friendly activities near you. New listings are added throughout the spring as organizers confirm dates.

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Akron Juneteenth Celebration & Parade 2026

Akron, OH • June 20, 2026

Akron's annual Juneteenth Celebration & Parade steps off at 11:30 a.m. from Buchtel Community Learning Center and proceeds to the historic John Brown House for an afternoon celebration from noon to 3 p.m. featuring a live DJ, food, and community vendors. The event honors Black freedom, culture, and Akron's deep abolitionist history.

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Akron Juneteenth Celebration and Parade at Buchtel CLC 2026

Akron, OH • June 21, 2026

Akron's Juneteenth Celebration and Parade returns to Buchtel Community Learning Center on Sunday, June 21, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 3 PM. The free family event features historic Black neighborhood tours, live music, entertainment, vendors, and parade festivities in the West Akron community surrounding Buchtel High School.

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Akron Urban League Juneteenth: Stronger Together 2026

Akron, OH • June 21, 2026

The Akron Urban League hosts a Juneteenth celebration on Sunday, June 21, 2026 from 11 AM to 6 PM at its headquarters on Vernon Odom Blvd. The 2026 theme 'Stronger Together' anchors a day of live performances, food trucks, local vendors, and family-friendly activities reinforcing unity and community resilience in West Akron.

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