
6th Annual Juneteenth: Unity x Black Excellence Festival
About This Event
Juneteenth of PBC, Inc. presents the 6th Annual Unity x Black Excellence Festival, the marquee Juneteenth celebration in downtown West Palm Beach. The free outdoor festival at Meyer Amphitheatre brings together thousands of community members for an evening of live music performances, DJs, spoken word, dance, a Black-owned business marketplace, food trucks, kids' activities, and community resource booths. The program highlights local artists and entertainers while honoring the legacy of emancipation and celebrating Black excellence across business, arts, education, and civic life in Palm Beach County. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Family-friendly atmosphere with vendors operating from late afternoon through evening hours.
📅 When
June 21, 2026
📍 Where
Meyer Amphitheatre, 104 Datura St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
West Palm Beach, FL
💵 Price
Free
👤 Organizer
Juneteenth of PBC, Inc.
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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 West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL 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 3 additional Juneteenth events in West Palm Beach.
Other Juneteenth events in West Palm Beach
Frequently asked questions
- When is 6th Annual Juneteenth: Unity x Black Excellence Festival?
- June 21, 2026. Confirm exact start times with the organizer (Juneteenth of PBC, Inc.) before traveling.
- Where is 6th Annual Juneteenth: Unity x Black Excellence Festival held?
- Meyer Amphitheatre, 104 Datura St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, West Palm Beach, FL. 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.