Soul of the Southside Juneteenth Festival 2026
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Soul of the Southside Juneteenth Festival 2026

📍 E Lake St & Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406•📅 June 19, 2026
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About This Event

The Legacy Building presents the fourth annual Soul of the Southside Festival in south Minneapolis on Friday, June 19 from noon to 8 p.m. The free Juneteenth festival's 2026 theme is 'Family: A Revolutionary Force' and features food, live music with Xina, Soulflower, and Illism, art, education, history, and a spotlight on local Black businesses, community organizations, and creatives.

📅 When

June 19, 2026

📍 Where

E Lake St & Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Minneapolis, MN

💵 Price

Free

👤 Organizer

The Legacy Building

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What to expect at a Juneteenth festival

Juneteenth festivals are the heart of the holiday — multi-hour, family-friendly, and densely programmed. Expect a main stage with rotating performances, vendor rows featuring Black-owned businesses, food trucks heavy on barbecue and Southern cuisine, kids’ zones with face painting and bounce houses, history exhibits or living-history performers, and community resource booths. Plan to spend two to four hours if you want to see the lineup; longer if you’re bringing children. Entry is free at most festivals, but tipping vendors and supporting local businesses is part of the day.

About Juneteenth in Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN 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 5 additional Juneteenth events in Minneapolis.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Soul of the Southside Juneteenth Festival 2026?
June 19, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (The Legacy Building) before traveling.
Where is Soul of the Southside Juneteenth Festival 2026 held?
E Lake St & Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406, Minneapolis, MN. 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.