Juneteenth in Georgia 2026
37 celebrations across 2 cities.
Juneteenth 2026 across Georgia brings together 37 confirmed celebrations in 2 cities — from major-market festivals and parades to neighborhood block parties, faith-based gatherings, and free community concerts. Featured statewide events include Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival. Most Georgia 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.
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All Georgia Juneteenth Events
Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival
Atlanta, GA • June 19-21, 2026
Three-day celebration with live music, vendors, parade, cultural programming and family activities.
Athens Hot Corner Celebration & Soul Food Festival 2026
Athens, GA • June 13, 2026
The Hot Corner Celebration & Soul Food Festival takes place June 11-13, 2026, in downtown Athens. The free festival honors the historic 'Hot Corner' at the intersection of Washington and Hull streets, the heart of Athens's Black business community for more than a century. Programming includes live music, soul food vendors, walking tours, historical exhibits, and family activities. The festival aligns with Juneteenth and broader celebrations of Black heritage in Northeast Georgia.
Columbus GA Juneteenth Night Parade 2026
Columbus, GA • June 18, 2026
Columbus, Georgia hosts its Juneteenth Night Parade beginning at Woodruff Park on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM. The illuminated evening parade winds through downtown Columbus with floats, drumlines, dance teams, civic groups, and decorated vehicles. The parade kicks off the city's Juneteenth weekend and is a free public event open to all.
Columbus Juneteenth Night Parade
Columbus, GA • June 18, 2026
Annual Juneteenth Night Parade as part of the City of Columbus Unity Week & Juneteenth Jubilee programming.
Marietta NAACP Juneteenth Evening Under the Stars Block Party 2026
Marietta, GA • June 19, 2026
Friday's Evening Under the Stars block party kicks off the Cobb County NAACP's 23rd Annual Juneteenth weekend at historic Marietta Square. From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., attendees are invited to dress in all white for an evening of live music, dancing, food, and community fellowship under the lights of Glover Park. The block party is one of three major Juneteenth gatherings the Cobb NAACP hosts in partnership with the City of Marietta on June 19-21, 2026.
Cobb Landmarks Juneteenth at the William Root House 2026
Marietta, GA • June 19, 2026
Cobb Landmarks hosts a Juneteenth event at the historic William Root House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 19, 2026. Visitors learn about the history and significance of Juneteenth through guided tours of the 1845 home, hands-on crafts, and living history demonstrations exploring the lives of enslaved and free African Americans in antebellum Cobb County. The program is family-friendly and pairs with the broader Marietta Juneteenth weekend.
Stone Mountain Park Lift Every Voice Drone & Light Show 2026
Stone Mountain, GA • June 19, 2026
Stone Mountain Park's free 'A Tribute to Juneteenth' featuring the 'Lift Every Voice' Drone & Light Show runs June 18-21, 2026. Drones, lasers, and fireworks light the world's largest screen with imagery celebrating Motown legends, pop culture pioneers, civil rights heroes, and sports icons. The family-friendly evening program is free with park admission and draws thousands of visitors across the four-night run.
Jubilee Sky of Freedom Fireworks Show
Savannah, GA • June 19, 2026
Juneteenth fireworks show at Daffin Park with live music, battle of the bands, vendors, food, and pre-fireworks performances starting at 5 p.m.
Juneteenth Walk to the River
Savannah, GA • June 19, 2026
Annual commemorative Juneteenth walk hosted by the Mayor of Savannah, beginning at Wells Park and moving down Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd to the Savannah River.
Columbus Juneteenth Jubilee at Civic Center
Columbus, GA • June 19, 2026
Annual Juneteenth Jubilee at the Columbus Civic Center Amphitheater celebrating African American culture with music, art, and community programming from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Juneteenth Celebration at Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds
Augusta, GA • June 19, 2026
Free, family-friendly Juneteenth event at the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds with live entertainment, local vendors, and cultural exhibits.
Juneteenth at the Atlanta History Center
Atlanta, GA • June 19, 2026
Family-friendly celebration of resilience, emancipation, and jubilation with hands-on activities; part of the national Civic Season initiative.
Stone Mountain Tribute to Juneteenth — Drone & Light Show
Atlanta, GA • June 19, 2026
Family-friendly drone and light show celebrating African American culture with themes spanning Motown history, Black sports and pop-culture icons, civil rights heroes, and faith.
Poetic Therapy Juneteenth Festival
Albany, GA • June 19, 2026
Annual Juneteenth festival featuring spoken word, live performances by local artists, line dancing, and family activities.
Juneteenth at Atlanta History Center 2026
Atlanta, GA • June 19, 2026
Atlanta History Center hosts a Juneteenth celebration featuring connections with community groups across the city, opportunities for youth empowerment and civic involvement, and a vendor market with vinyl, music-inspired goods, and local finds. The event highlights the latest addition to the Gatheround: Stories of Atlanta exhibit, which tells the story of the Atlanta Student Movement. Activities include creating shakers and rattles rooted in the African diaspora. Part of the History Center's Civic Season programming.
Jubilee Sky of Freedom Fireworks Show 2026
Savannah, GA • June 19, 2026
The Jubilee Sky of Freedom Fireworks Show, June 19, 2026 at Daffin Park, features live music, a battle of the bands, food and merchandise vendors, and a fireworks finale, capping off Savannah's Juneteenth holiday observance.
Juneteenth Walk to the River 2026
Savannah, GA • June 19, 2026
The Juneteenth Walk to the River begins at 8:30 AM at Wells Park and proceeds north on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, ending at the Savannah River in front of Plant Riverside. The community walk commemorates emancipation along Savannah's primary Black-history corridor.
Truth In Action Juneteenth Festival
Albany, GA • June 19, 2026
Juneteenth festival hosted at the Albany Civil Rights Institute commemorating freedom and the local civil rights movement.
Juneteenth Free Family Day at Telfair Museums 2026
Savannah, GA • June 19, 2026
Telfair Museums hosts a free Juneteenth Family Day across its three downtown sites — the Telfair Academy, Jepson Center, and Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters. Programming includes art-making, storytelling, and tours focused on the lives of the enslaved people who built and maintained Savannah's historic homes.
Lift Every Voice Drone & Light Show 2026
Stone Mountain, GA • June 19, 2026
Stone Mountain Park presents the free Lift Every Voice Drone & Light Show celebrating African American culture June 18-21, 2026. The nightly show features synchronized drones, lasers, and fireworks showcasing Motown legends and Black pop culture pioneers. The presentation projects against Stone Mountain in a reframing of the historic site as a venue for Juneteenth celebration.
9th Annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival
Augusta, GA • June 19, 2026
Free annual community festival with speakers, music, spoken word, exhibits, vendors, and entertainment for kids.
Juneteenth on Georgia's Coast Brunswick 2026
Brunswick, GA • June 19, 2026
One Hundred Miles and coastal partners present Juneteenth programming celebrating freedom along Georgia's coast, with Brunswick events highlighting the region's Gullah Geechee heritage, Black maritime history, and the contributions of formerly enslaved people to Coastal Georgia's communities. Programming includes guided history walks, panel discussions, and cultural performances. The free programming complements the Glynn County Tigers Juneteenth Festival weekend.
Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival 2026
Atlanta, GA • June 20, 2026
The 14th Annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival returns to Piedmont Park June 19-21, 2026. Free and family-friendly, this is one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the Southeast. The Saturday Georgia United Freedom Day Parade starts near The King Center on Auburn Ave, travels north on Boulevard NE and Monroe Dr NE, and ends at Piedmont Park. The festival features local and national performing artists, a 5K Freedom Run, health and job fair, artists' and vendors' markets, an international food court, family activities, STEM workshops, and children's areas.
Glynn County Tigers 6th Annual Juneteenth Festival 2026
Brunswick, GA • June 20, 2026
The Glynn County Tigers 6th Annual Juneteenth Festival on June 20, 2026 is the marquee community Juneteenth celebration in Brunswick and Coastal Georgia. The family-friendly event features live entertainment, community speakers, food trucks, cultural performances, a kid zone, and a vendor market spotlighting Black-owned businesses and local artisans. The festival is hosted by the Glynn County Tigers and continues to grow each year.
33rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Macon, GA • June 20, 2026
Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival with live music, vendors, family activities, and cultural programming.
Juneteenth Atlanta Freedom Parade
Atlanta, GA • June 20, 2026
Televised Black History Parade featuring floats, dance troupes, marching bands and community orgs.
Savannah Juneteenth Fine Arts Festival
Savannah, GA • June 20, 2026
Fine arts festival celebrating Juneteenth with art exhibitions, performances, and community programming.
Macon Juneteenth Parade
Macon, GA • June 20, 2026
Annual Juneteenth Parade through downtown Macon, beginning at the Tubman African American Museum and traveling down Cherry Street.
City of Stone Mountain Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Stone Mountain, GA • June 20, 2026
The City of Stone Mountain hosts a Juneteenth celebration with live entertainment, food vendors, a vendor market, and family activities in the downtown village. The free community festival highlights Black-owned businesses, local musicians, and civic organizations from across DeKalb County. Programming includes spoken-word performances, dance ensembles, and educational booths examining the local history of slavery, emancipation, and the long road to civil rights.
Cobb NAACP Juneteenth Celebration on the Square 2026
Marietta, GA • June 20, 2026
The NAACP Cobb County Branch hosts its annual Juneteenth Celebration on the Marietta Square June 19-21, 2026. Friday's Evening Under the Stars (6-11pm, all-white attire) kicks off the weekend, followed by Saturday's Cultural Festival (10am-7pm) with food, merchandise, information vendors, a health fair, and entertainment. The weekend closes Sunday with a Salute to Our Heroes / Father's Day program (2-6pm).
Brunswick Juneteenth Festival at Selden Park 2026
Brunswick, GA • June 20, 2026
The Glynn County Tigers and community partners host the 5th Annual Juneteenth Festival at Historic Selden Park in Brunswick. The day kicks off with a community bike ride from 10am to noon, followed by a festival featuring live music, vendors, food, a kids' zone, and tributes to local civil rights history. Selden Park's role in coastal Georgia's African American heritage anchors the celebration.
33rd Annual Macon Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2026
Macon, GA • June 20, 2026
The 33rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival, hosted by the Kwanzaa Cultural Access Center and Torchlight Academy, returns to downtown Macon. Long established as central Georgia's flagship Juneteenth celebration, the festival features performances, community vendors, an African marketplace, youth programming, and educational tributes to Black history and the journey from emancipation to today.
Juneteenth Atlanta Vendor & Artist Market 2026
Atlanta, GA • June 21, 2026
The Vendor and Artist Market at the 14th Annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival, hosted via Eventeny, runs throughout the festival weekend at Piedmont Park. The market spotlights Black-owned businesses, artisans, and food vendors alongside live entertainment, the international food court, and cultural programming.
Juneteenth Atlanta 5K Freedom Run/Walk/Roll
Atlanta, GA • June 21, 2026
Annual 5K for human rights and freedom; family-friendly run/walk/roll.
Tifton Juneteenth Festival 2026
Tifton, GA • June 6, 2026
Tifton's Juneteenth Festival on June 6, 2026 brings together South Georgia residents for a free day of live music, food, vendors, kids' activities, and educational programming. The early-June timing allows the regional festival to draw attendees from Tift, Worth, and Turner counties without competing with statewide June 19 events.
Tifton Juneteenth Festival at Fulwood Park 2026
Tifton, GA • June 6, 2026
Tifton's Juneteenth Festival is held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Fulwood Park, the city's largest community greenspace. The free celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and features vendors, inspiring speakers, live music, and family programming. Held on the first Saturday in June, the festival is South Georgia's anchor Juneteenth observance and draws attendees from across Tift County and the surrounding region.
Tifton Juneteenth Vendor & Food Market 2026
Tifton, GA • June 6, 2026
The vendor and food market at the Tifton Juneteenth Festival showcases Black-owned businesses, food vendors, artisans, and community organizations from across South Georgia. Shoppers browse handmade goods, sample soul food and barbecue, and engage with civic groups offering information on health, voter registration, and education. The market is a free, family-friendly cornerstone of the all-day festival at Fulwood Park.
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