Akron Juneteenth 2026
Discover Juneteenth 2026 celebrations in Akron, OH.
Juneteenth 2026 Events in Akron
Juneteenth 2026 in Akron, Ohio brings 2 confirmed celebrations — from parades and festivals to concerts, family programs, and community block parties. Featured events include JuneteenthOhio Festival Akron 2026 and Akron Juneteenth Celebration & Parade 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.
JuneteenthOhio Festival Akron 2026
Akron, OH • June 19, 2026
The JuneteenthOhio Festival, billed as one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the country, returns June 19 and 20, 2026. The two-day regional festival features live music, vendors, food, community programming and family activities, drawing tens of thousands across Northeast Ohio.
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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