Cedar Rapids Juneteenth 2026
Discover Juneteenth 2026 celebrations in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Juneteenth 2026 Events in Cedar Rapids
Juneteenth 2026 in Cedar Rapids, IA brings 3 confirmed celebrations — from parades and festivals to concerts, family programs, and community block parties. Featured events include NewBo Juneteenth Festival 2026 and Juneteenth at the African American Museum of Iowa 2026. Most Cedar Rapids 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.
NewBo Juneteenth Festival 2026
Cedar Rapids, IA • June 14, 2026
NewBo City Market hosts a Juneteenth Festival from 11 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, June 14, 2026. The free, family-friendly celebration features live music and performances, local nonprofit and Black-owned business booths, food and merchandise vendors, and family-friendly activities throughout the historic market space in the NewBo District. The festival is one of Cedar Rapids' featured summer events and brings together community organizations to commemorate Juneteenth with culture, education, and entertainment.
Juneteenth at the African American Museum of Iowa 2026
Cedar Rapids, IA • June 19, 2026
The African American Museum of Iowa hosts its annual Juneteenth observance, offering free museum admission and special programming including exhibits on Black Iowa history, guided tours, family activities, and community discussions. The museum's mission to preserve, exhibit, and teach the African American heritage of Iowa is highlighted during this annual celebration. Visit the AAMI website for the 2026 schedule of speakers, performances, and educational sessions.
African American Museum of Iowa Juneteenth Festival 2026
Cedar Rapids, IA • June 20, 2026
The African American Museum of Iowa hosts its annual Juneteenth Festival at NewBo City Market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The free festival features live music and performances, local nonprofit and business organizations, food and merchandise vendors, and family-friendly activities celebrating Black freedom and Iowa's African American heritage.
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