Schenectady Juneteenth 2026
Discover Juneteenth 2026 celebrations in Schenectady, NY.
Juneteenth 2026 Events in Schenectady
Juneteenth 2026 in Schenectady, New York brings 2 confirmed celebrations — from parades and festivals to concerts, family programs, and community block parties. Featured events include Juneteenth at the African-American Ancestral Burial Ground 2026 and Hamilton Hill Arts Center 26th Annual Juneteenth Celebration 2026. Most Schenectady Juneteenth events fall on or near June 19, with the largest celebrations spanning the weekend of June 19–21, 2026. Browse every approved event below to plan your weekend, find free festivals, and discover concerts, parades, and family-friendly activities near you. New listings are added throughout the spring as organizers confirm dates.
Juneteenth at the African-American Ancestral Burial Ground 2026
Schenectady, NY • June 19, 2026
The annual Juneteenth Celebration at Schenectady's African-American Ancestral Burial Ground at Vale Cemetery features a program of songs, dance, oratory, and living history reenactments honoring the lives of those buried at the historic site. Hosted in partnership with local historians and community organizations, the gathering reflects on Schenectady's deep Black history and the meaning of emancipation.
Hamilton Hill Arts Center 26th Annual Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Schenectady, NY • June 20, 2026
Hamilton Hill Arts Center hosts its 26th Annual Juneteenth Celebration June 19-20, 2026, starting Friday at Vale Cemetery and continuing Saturday at Central Park in Schenectady. The Saturday event features a parade, the Agnes stage with performers from 1 PM to 8 PM, art exhibits, vendors, and family activities. The center has produced the Capital Region's longest-running Juneteenth celebration since 2001. Hamilton Hill Arts Center, contact (518) 313-2556.
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