Columbus Juneteenth 2026
Join Ohio's capital for meaningful Juneteenth celebrations honoring heritage and community strength.
Juneteenth 2026 Events in Columbus
Juneteenth 2026 in Columbus, Ohio brings 7 confirmed celebrations — from parades and festivals to concerts, family programs, and community block parties. Featured events include King Arts Complex Juneteenth Commemoration. Most Columbus 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.
King Arts Complex Juneteenth Commemoration
Columbus, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Community day with speakers, vendors, poetry slam, and youth activities.
Juneteenth Jams
Columbus, OH • Jun 13, 2026
Student-led beats & songwriting showcase with orchestra favorites.
Columbus GA Juneteenth Night Parade 2026
Columbus, GA • Jun 18, 2026
Columbus, Georgia hosts its Juneteenth Night Parade beginning at Woodruff Park on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM. The illuminated evening parade winds through downtown Columbus with floats, drumlines, dance teams, civic groups, and decorated vehicles. The parade kicks off the city's Juneteenth weekend and is a free public event open to all.
Columbus Juneteenth Night Parade
Columbus, GA • Jun 18, 2026
Annual Juneteenth Night Parade as part of the City of Columbus Unity Week & Juneteenth Jubilee programming.
Citywide Juneteenth Guide - Columbus
Columbus, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Roundups of parades, concerts, museum days, and community celebrations.
Columbus Juneteenth Jubilee at Civic Center
Columbus, GA • Jun 19, 2026
Annual Juneteenth Jubilee at the Columbus Civic Center Amphitheater celebrating African American culture with music, art, and community programming from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Juneteenth Ohio Festival
Columbus, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Annual statewide Juneteenth festival in downtown Columbus featuring live entertainment, vendors, cultural programming, and community activities.
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