Green Bay Juneteenth Celebration & Bridge Lights 2026
About This Event
The City of Green Bay celebrates Juneteenth on June 13, 2026 with the bridge lights illuminated in rainbow colors. Community programming includes music, vendors, and cultural events highlighting Black history in northeast Wisconsin.
📅 When
June 13, 2026
📍 Where
Green Bay, WI
Green Bay, WI
💵 Price
Free
👤 Organizer
City of Green Bay
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What to expect at a Juneteenth community celebration
Community celebrations are smaller-scale, neighborhood-rooted gatherings. Held at churches, community centers, parks, or block-party-style on residential streets. Expect a potluck or shared meal, kids’ activities, local performers, neighborhood storytellers, and a strong "everyone is welcome but please show up" energy. These events are often the best window into how a specific city remembers Juneteenth — more authentic than the marquee festivals.
About Juneteenth in Green Bay
Green Bay, WI marks Juneteenth alongside hundreds of other US cities, with celebrations rooted in local Black history and shaped by the people, churches, and community organizations that have sustained the day for generations. Whether you’re attending your first Juneteenth or your fortieth, the goal is the same: gather, remember, and celebrate freedom together. Our directory currently lists 1 additional Juneteenth event in Green Bay.
Other Juneteenth events in Green Bay
- Green Bay Community Juneteenth Celebration 2026Green Bay, WI · June 19, 2026
- Milwaukee Juneteenth Day - Parade & Rose Park FestivalMilwaukee, WI · June 19, 2026 (TBD)
- Racine Juneteenth Celebration at Dr. John Bryant Center 2026Racine, WI · June 14, 2026
- Madison Senior Center Juneteenth Celebration 2026Madison, WI · June 18, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- When is Green Bay Juneteenth Celebration & Bridge Lights 2026?
- June 13, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (City of Green Bay) before traveling.
- Where is Green Bay Juneteenth Celebration & Bridge Lights 2026 held?
- Green Bay, WI, Green Bay, WI. Check the event website for parking and accessibility details.
- Is this event free to attend?
- Yes. This Juneteenth event is free and open to the public. Some sub-events (food, vendor purchases, optional workshops) may have separate costs.
- What should I bring?
- Plan for outdoor weather. Bring sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes, a hat or umbrella, cash for vendors (some are cash-only), and a portable phone charger. If chairs aren’t provided, a foldable seat or blanket is useful.
- Is the event family-friendly?
- Most Juneteenth celebrations welcome all ages. Family-specific programming varies by event — many include kids’ zones, face painting, and family activities. Strollers are usually welcome at outdoor venues.