Juneteenth in California 2026
20 celebrations across 5 cities.
Juneteenth 2026 across California brings together 20 confirmed celebrations in 5 cities — from major-market festivals and parades to neighborhood block parties, faith-based gatherings, and free community concerts. Featured statewide events include SF Juneteenth Freedom Celebration in the Fillmore, Juneteenth with Chance the Rapper at the Hollywood Bowl, Cooper Family Foundation Juneteenth - Memorial Park. Most California Juneteenth events fall on or near Friday, June 19, 2026, with the largest celebrations spanning the weekend of June 19–21. Browse every approved event below, or jump straight to a city.
California Cities
All California Juneteenth Events
SF Juneteenth Freedom Celebration in the Fillmore
San Francisco, CA • June 13, 2026
Free 8-block Fillmore festival with live music across multiple genres, food trucks, soul food, beer & wine garden, classic car show, and family activities — 11am-6pm.
Juneteenth with Chance the Rapper at the Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles, CA • June 19, 2026
Three-time Grammy winner Chance the Rapper headlines a Juneteenth celebration of Black music, freedom, and artistic brilliance — his return to the Hollywood Bowl since 2017.
Cooper Family Foundation Juneteenth - Memorial Park
San Diego, CA • June 2026 (TBD)
Large community festival with two stages, history wall, kids zone, food, and vendors.
Sacramento Juneteenth Festival - William Land Park
Sacramento, CA • June 2026 (TBD)
Annual family-friendly festival with live entertainment, vendors, history exhibits and parade elements.
THRIVE @ MoAD Juneteenth Community Day
San Francisco, CA • June 13, 2026
Free admission community day at MoAD with all-exhibition access, programming, and Juneteenth Freedom Day events from 11am-5pm.
Bay Area Juneteenth Family Celebration - San Francisco & Oakland
San Francisco, CA • June 14, 2026
Free block-party style Juneteenth celebration covering 8 city blocks with vendors, rides, music and community activations.
Bayview / Hunters Point Juneteenth Festival
San Francisco, CA • June 15, 2026
Bayview Juneteenth festival with live performances by R&B star LLOYD, hip-hop cipher, amusement-park rides, retail and food vendors, and prize giveaways.
Black on the Block - Juneteenth Festival Downtown L.A.
Los Angeles, CA • June 15, 2026
Downtown LA celebration with 150+ Black-owned businesses, live performances, food, giveaways and community activations.
Juneteenth Freedom Ride - L.A.
Los Angeles, CA • June 19, 2026
Annual 9-,14- or 19-mile bike ride starting/ending at Leimert Park, in celebration of Juneteenth and community freedom.
Leimert Park Juneteenth Celebration
Los Angeles, CA • June 19, 2026
Community drum circles, jazz and DJ sets, poetry, wellness and vendor programming in the historic Leimert Park neighborhood.
Hella Juneteenth Festival - OMCA Oakland
Oakland, CA • June 19, 2026
Bay Area's major Juneteenth day of food, music, art and culture championed by Hella Creative.
Inglewood Juneteenth Celebration
Inglewood, CA • June 19, 2026
City-organized free outdoor Juneteenth celebration on Market Street featuring music, food, family activities, and community partners.
Pasadena Juneteenth Celebration & NAACP Roller Jam
Pasadena, CA • June 20, 2026
City of Pasadena and NAACP Pasadena Branch host the annual Juneteenth celebration with free roller skating, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and community resources.
Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration
Long Beach, CA • June 2026
Southern California's premiere Juneteenth event with live music, family activities, food trucks, art, dancing, and a children's village — celebrating Black history and culture on the waterfront.
Crocker Art Museum Juneteenth Celebration
Sacramento, CA • June 2026 (TBD)
Free admission with special programming, art-making and performances celebrating freedom.
North San Diego County NAACP - Oceanside Juneteenth
Oceanside, CA • June 2026 (TBD)
Seaside festival with performances, health booths, talent showcase, and vendor market.
Sacramento State Juneteenth Symposium
Sacramento, CA • June 2026 (TBD)
Academic and cultural symposium with panels, keynote speakers and performances.
San Diego County Juneteenth Roundup
San Diego, CA • June 2026 (TBD)
Editorial roundup of Juneteenth block parties, art shows, and festivals across the county.
Oakland Juneteenth Street Festival - Freedom Day!
Oakland, CA • June 21, 2026
Annual street festival celebrating Black freedom with live music, art, food and community vendors.
LakeFest Oakland — 7th Annual
Oakland, CA • June 27, 2026
Seventh annual LakeFest celebrating Oakland's beauty, diversity, and vibrant spirit with local talent, dynamic vendors, and performances on Lake Merritt.
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