Juneteenth in Queens: 5th Annual Festival at Roy Wilkins Park
About This Event
The 5th Annual Juneteenth in Queens Festival returns to Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans/Jamaica with a theme of 'Black to the Future.' The free, community-empowered event centers Black creativity, business, love, wealth, networking, opportunity, excellence and joy. Held in the heart of Southeast Queens, the festival commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, while envisioning the future of the community through music, vendors, family activities, food and culture. Doors open at noon and the celebration runs into the evening.
📅 When
June 19, 2026
📍 Where
Roy Wilkins Park, 177-01 Baisley Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434
Queens, NY
💵 Price
Free
👤 Organizer
Juneteenth in Queens
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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 Queens
Queens, NY 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 2 additional Juneteenth events in Queens.
Other Juneteenth events in Queens
Frequently asked questions
- When is Juneteenth in Queens: 5th Annual Festival at Roy Wilkins Park?
- June 19, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (Juneteenth in Queens) before traveling.
- Where is Juneteenth in Queens: 5th Annual Festival at Roy Wilkins Park held?
- Roy Wilkins Park, 177-01 Baisley Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434, Queens, NY. 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.