Juneteenth in Louisiana 2026
7 celebrations across 2 cities.
Juneteenth 2026 across Louisiana brings together 7 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 New Orleans Juneteenth Festival - Congo Square. Most Louisiana 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.
Louisiana Cities
All Louisiana Juneteenth Events
New Orleans Juneteenth Festival - Congo Square
New Orleans, LA • June 2026 (TBD)
New Orleans' premier Juneteenth festival featuring live music, second-line parades, food vendors, and arts markets celebrating freedom and heritage.
39th Annual Let the Good Times Roll Festival
Shreveport, LA • June 19-21, 2026
Juneteenth festival celebrating African American music, art, and food with hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and blues performances.
A Joyful Noise: Juneteenth Celebration at LSU Museum of Art
Baton Rouge, LA • June 19, 2026
Juneteenth celebration at LSU Museum of Art featuring a program honoring Black culture in the Shaw Center for the Arts.
Unity Fest Juneteenth Celebration
Baton Rouge, LA • June 19, 2026
Free Juneteenth celebration hosted by the City of Baton Rouge with live music and family-friendly programming.
Gus Young Park Juneteenth Celebration
Baton Rouge, LA • June 20, 2026
Family-friendly Juneteenth event at Gus Young Park with live entertainment, local food vendors, and cultural exhibits in the neighborhood.
Juneteenth Freedom Gala - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA • June 2026 (TBD)
Formal gala honoring local leaders and scholars for their contributions to civil rights and cultural preservation.
Juneteenth Freedom Bike Ride - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA • June 2026 (TBD)
Community bike ride and wellness event celebrating freedom and resilience through historic neighborhoods.
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