Albany Juneteenth 2026

Juneteenth 2026 Events in Albany

Juneteenth 2026 in Albany, Georgia brings 6 confirmed celebrations — from parades and festivals to concerts, family programs, and community block parties. Featured events include Albany Juneteenth Celebration at Alice Moore Black Arts Center 2026 and Capital Region African Heritage Parade 2026. Most Albany 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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Albany Juneteenth Celebration at Alice Moore Black Arts Center 2026

Albany, NY • June 14, 2026

The Alice Moore Black Arts & Cultural Center hosts an Albany Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The free, family-friendly festival features live music, visual art exhibitions, food vendors, and community programming spotlighting Capital Region Black artists and cultural workers.

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Capital Region African Heritage Parade 2026

Albany, NY • June 14, 2026

The Capital Region African Heritage Parade kicks off the Albany area's Juneteenth weekend at Washington Park on Saturday, June 14, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Organized by the Capital District YMCA, the parade celebrates African heritage with marching units, drill teams, community organizations, and cultural performances. Free and family-friendly.

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Juneteenth at the Myers Residence: Underground Railroad Education Center 2026

Albany, NY • June 14, 2026

The Underground Railroad Education Center commemorates Juneteenth at the historic Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence on Saturday, June 14, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The free program features special exhibits, performances, and tours of the 1840s home that once served as a key Underground Railroad station, where Stephen Myers and his network helped freedom seekers travel north.

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Poetic Therapy Juneteenth Festival

Albany, GA • June 19, 2026

Annual Juneteenth festival featuring spoken word, live performances by local artists, line dancing, and family activities.

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Truth In Action Juneteenth Festival

Albany, GA • June 19, 2026

Juneteenth festival hosted at the Albany Civil Rights Institute commemorating freedom and the local civil rights movement.

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Truth in Action Festival at Albany Institute 2026

Albany, NY • June 19, 2026

The Albany Institute of History and Art hosts the Truth in Action Festival on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 10 AM to 5 PM. The free Juneteenth program combines exhibitions, hands-on activities, performances, and gallery talks centered on African American history and contemporary Black artistry in the Capital Region.

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