Myrtle Beach Juneteenth Celebration 2026
About This Event
The City of Myrtle Beach and the Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Cultural Arts Center host the city's annual Juneteenth Celebration. The free event features live music, kids' activities, a unity parade, food vendors, and educational programming on the legacy of the historic school. Anchored at the school site, the celebration honors the Grand Strand's Black heritage.
📅 When
June 19, 2026
📍 Where
Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School, 900 Dunbar St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Myrtle Beach, SC
💵 Price
Free
👤 Organizer
City of Myrtle Beach Neighborhood Services
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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 Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, SC 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 Myrtle Beach.
Other Juneteenth events in Myrtle Beach
- Myrtle Beach Juneteenth at Mary C. Canty Recreation Center 2026Myrtle Beach, SC · June 19, 2026
- Columbia Juneteenth Freedom Festival - Downtown CelebrationColumbia, SC · June 2026 (TBD)
- Columbia Museum of Art Juneteenth Free Day 2026Columbia, SC · June 19, 2026
- Lowcountry Juneteenth Week 2026 (J19 Week)Charleston, SC · June 19, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- When is Myrtle Beach Juneteenth Celebration 2026?
- June 19, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (City of Myrtle Beach Neighborhood Services) before traveling.
- Where is Myrtle Beach Juneteenth Celebration 2026 held?
- Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School, 900 Dunbar St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, Myrtle Beach, SC. 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.