# JuneteenthEvents.us

> The national directory for Juneteenth celebrations across America. Find verified festivals, parades, concerts, and community events in 80+ cities for Juneteenth 2026 (Friday, June 19, 2026).

JuneteenthEvents.us catalogs ~200 verified Juneteenth celebrations annually, sourced from official organizers (city parks departments, museums, churches, community organizations) rather than third-party listings. Every event includes the official organizer name, venue with address, date, price, and a direct link to the organizer's site for tickets or details.

## Key facts

- Juneteenth 2026 falls on Friday, June 19, 2026
- Federal holiday in the United States since 2021
- Commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, TX with news that the Civil War had ended and all enslaved people were free
- Largest celebrations: Galveston TX (birthplace), Houston TX (Emancipation Park), Atlanta GA, Washington DC, Philadelphia PA, Chicago IL, Detroit MI, Buffalo NY (50th anniversary in 2026)

## Coverage

- 199+ verified events across 80+ cities in 30+ states
- City pages: /[city-slug] — e.g., /galveston, /houston, /atlanta, /washington-dc, /new-york, /chicago
- Event submission: /submit
- Privacy/terms: /privacy, /terms

## Editorial standards

Every event is verified against the organizer's official website before publication. Phantom events, dead-domain entries, and stale news-article links are removed during quarterly audits.

## Contact

- General: hello@juneteenthevents.us
- Site: https://www.juneteenthevents.us
- Sitemap: https://www.juneteenthevents.us/sitemap.xml