Juneteenth in Louisiana 2026
13 celebrations across 2 cities.
Juneteenth 2026 across Louisiana brings together 13 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.
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.
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.
New Orleans Juneteenth Festival 2026
New Orleans, LA • June 19, 2026
The 7th Annual NOLA Juneteenth Festival takes place Friday, June 19, 2026 from 12 PM to 5:30 PM at historic Congo Square. The festival features live music from favorite artists, bands, and dancers; shopping with Black-owned vendors; and information from community resources and local HBCUs. Free and open to the public, the celebration is anchored at one of the most significant sites of African American cultural heritage in the United States.
Lake Charles Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2026
Lake Charles, LA • June 19, 2026
Lake Charles hosts a multi-day Juneteenth Freedom Festival from June 17-20, 2026, celebrating freedom, culture, and community while uplifting Black excellence and honoring ancestors. The festival features live music, parades, spoken word, vendor markets, youth programming, and community service events spread across multiple downtown venues.
The Juneteenth Story at Acadiana Center for the Arts 2026
Lafayette, LA • June 19, 2026
Black Theatre Experience and the SWLA Juneteenth Committee present The Juneteenth Story June 19-20, 2026 at the Moncus Theater. Written by playwright Twana Benoit and directed by Josiah Price, this original community-rooted theatrical event commemorates emancipation through story, music, movement, and intergenerational dialogue. A cornerstone of Lafayette's Juneteenth observance.
Greater Lafayette Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Lafayette, LA • June 20, 2026
The Greater Lafayette Juneteenth Celebration returns to Tapawingo Park in 2026 for a community festival celebrating freedom, Black history, and Acadiana culture. Presented by Hanna Community Council in partnership with the Greater Lafayette Juneteenth Committee, the day brings live music, food, vendors, family activities, and educational programming to downtown Lafayette.
New Orleans Juneteenth Economic Summit 2026
New Orleans, LA • June 20, 2026
The Juneteenth Economic Summit on Saturday, June 20, 2026 is part of the New Orleans Juneteenth Festival's three-day weekend programming. The summit gathers Black entrepreneurs, financial leaders, and community organizers for sessions on building and sustaining Black economic power.
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.
New Orleans Juneteenth Freedom Gala 2026
New Orleans, LA • June 21, 2026
The Juneteenth Freedom Gala on Sunday, June 21, 2026 closes out the New Orleans Juneteenth Festival weekend at the Andre Cailloux Center. The gala honors community leaders and celebrates Black excellence in New Orleans with dinner, music, and recognition programming.
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