Free Juneteenth Events 2026
420 confirmed events across America.
The vast majority of Juneteenth events are free and open to the public — that openness is part of the holiday's tradition. The list below filters our directory for confirmed free Juneteenth 2026 events across every city we track. Many of these draw the largest crowds; arrive early for parking and seating.
Florida Emancipation Day at Cotton Club Museum 2026
Gainesville, FL • May 20, 2026
Florida Emancipation Day is part of the City of Gainesville's Journey to Juneteenth series, presented in partnership with historic neighborhoods and the Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center. The celebration begins with a community walk led by Cotton Club chair Vivian Filer, starting at Depot Park and ending at the museum. After the walk, visitors enjoy live music, dance performances, educational exhibits, and a screening of the mini-documentary 'Before Juneteenth: Emancipation in Florida,' with local vendors, food, the plaiting of a maypole, and a memorial service honoring fallen African American Civil War soldiers.
Muncie Juneteenth: I Am — A Vision of Our Future Exhibit 2026
Muncie, IN • Jun 1, 2026
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, the I Am: A Vision of Our Future exhibit at Minnetrista runs through June 7, 2026 and turns the spotlight to the community's youth. The exhibit invites children to imagine themselves as scientists, artists, leaders, and caregivers and captures those visions in striking portraits: each portrait a declaration of identity and aspiration.
Juneteenth Craft at Enoch Pratt Free Library
Baltimore, MD • Jun 4, 2026
The Enoch Pratt Free Library hosts a Juneteenth Craft program for adults at the Patterson Park branch as part of its citywide commemoration of the federal holiday. The hands-on workshop pairs creative making with a brief history of Juneteenth and Maryland's complex emancipation story, encouraging participants to explore symbols of freedom through fabric, paper, and mixed-media projects. Materials are provided and participants take their finished crafts home. The Enoch Pratt Free Library is one of the oldest free public library systems in the United States, established in 1882, and runs Juneteenth-related programming across its branches in early to mid June. Registration is encouraged because supplies are limited but walk-ins are welcomed while seats remain.
Snow Hill Games Juneteenth Celebration (Lawnside Historical Society)
Camden, NJ • Jun 5, 2026
The Lawnside Historical Society hosts this virtual Juneteenth celebration honoring Snow Hill, the original 19th-century name for Lawnside, Camden County - the first incorporated independent African American municipality north of the Mason-Dixon Line. The program features local Black history trivia via Kahoot, interactive genealogy research showing participants how to trace where their family was during Juneteenth 1865, and storytelling about Lawnside's role as a Underground Railroad terminus and home to free Black families like that of Rev. Peter Mott. Anyone may watch for free; a $5 fee enters participants in the Kahoot trivia competition with prizes, and a $20 tier includes a set of Lawnside History Postcards. The program connects Juneteenth to Camden County's distinct legacy as a self-governed Black community founded by formerly enslaved people and abolitionists.
Celebrate Freedom Festival at Emancipation Park
Houston, TX • Jun 6, 2026
The Celebrate Freedom Festival at Emancipation Park, the first public park in Texas purchased by formerly enslaved African Americans in 1872, brings together seven historic Black communities in Houston to celebrate culture and pay homage to Juneteenth pioneers. Programming includes the Red Foods Cookoff from 1pm to 3pm where festival-goers sample dishes featuring the Juneteenth tradition of red foods.
Tifton Juneteenth Vendor & Food Market 2026
Tifton, GA • Jun 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.
Planning District 16 Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Stafford, VA • Jun 6, 2026
The 6th Annual Planning District 16 Juneteenth Celebration moves up one week in 2026 to Saturday, June 6 at North Stafford High School. The free family-friendly festival serves the greater Fredericksburg region (Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline counties) with live music, soul food, kids' activities, a vendor marketplace, and community resources. PD16 Community organizes the day-long event.
Tifton Juneteenth Festival 2026
Tifton, GA • Jun 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.
JuneteenthKC Cultural Parade 2026
Kansas City, MO • Jun 6, 2026
The JuneteenthKC Cultural Parade kicks off Kansas City's Juneteenth season on Saturday, June 6, 2026, marching through the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District. The parade leads up to the 14th Annual JuneteenthKC Heritage Festival the following weekend, where organizers expect more than 25,000 visitors to the neighborhood that birthed Charlie Parker's jazz scene.
JuneteenthKC Cultural Parade — 18th & Vine District
Kansas City, MO • Jun 6, 2026
The JuneteenthKC Cultural Parade kicks off Kansas City's Juneteenth season on Saturday, June 6, 2026, marching through the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District. The parade leads up to the 14th Annual JuneteenthKC Heritage Festival the following weekend, where organizers expect more than 25,000 visitors to the home of the American Jazz Museum and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
Tifton Juneteenth Festival at Fulwood Park 2026
Tifton, GA • Jun 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.
Memphis Juneteenth Festival 2026
Memphis, TN • Jun 6, 2026
The Memphis Juneteenth Festival is a free two-day cultural celebration June 5-6, 2026 at Medical District Park. The free festival features live music, performances, speeches, local food trucks, and vendors. Programming includes a youth day, heritage parade, music showcase, BBQ competition, freedom walk/run, and live art. Hosted by Memphis Juneteenth.
33rd Annual Memphis Juneteenth Festival
Memphis, TN • Jun 6, 2026
The 33rd Annual Memphis Juneteenth Festival takes over Medical District Park on June 5-6, 2026 with a dynamic stage lineup of musical acts, theater performances and dance shows. The festival also includes a run-walk and community activities, plus local food trucks featuring everything from classic Southern cooking and barbecue to vegan and soul food.
PD16 Mr. and Mrs. Juneteenth Pageant Stafford 2026
Stafford, VA • Jun 6, 2026
The Mr. and Mrs. Juneteenth Pageant is a centerpiece of the 6th Annual Planning District 16 Juneteenth Celebration. A $1,500 scholarship is presented to each pageant winner. The pageant is part of the family-friendly event at North Stafford High School, which also features vendors, food trucks, a family fun zone, and live entertainment. The event was moved up one week to June 6, 2026.
6th Annual Juneteenth on the Waterfront — Ferry Building
San Francisco, CA • Jun 7, 2026
The 6th Annual Juneteenth on the Waterfront kicks off a month of Juneteenth programming in San Francisco on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 11am to 4pm at the Ferry Building. Celebrating local Black-owned businesses, the day features food, crafts and community along the Embarcadero with vendor activations inside and outside the historic Ferry Building Marketplace.
Freehold NJ Juneteenth Celebration
Freehold, NJ • Jun 7, 2026
Freehold, New Jersey hosts its annual Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The Monmouth County community event opens the New Jersey Juneteenth calendar with music, vendors and family programming in the historic borough.
Food, Lodging, Gas: Colonial Road Food
Roanoke, VA • Jun 8, 2026
A VA250 Juneteenth program in Roanoke County exploring period diaries and letters to uncover the authentic story of 1700s travel provisions, food, lodging, and gas along Colonial roads. Presented as part of Virginia’s 250th anniversary commemoration.
Glenwood Branch Library Juneteenth Program 2026
Greensboro, NC • Jun 11, 2026
Glenwood Branch Library kicks off Greensboro's Juneteenth lead-up with an evening program on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 6:30-7:30 PM. The free family-friendly hour offers a Juneteenth history primer, a children's read-aloud, and a guided discussion in the neighborhood branch.
Juneteenth Campfire, Conversation & Sleepover with Joe McGill
Hilton Head, SC • Jun 11, 2026
Joe McGill of The Slave Dwelling Project leads storytelling about 1776 Lowcountry life as part of America 250 commemoration. Includes family-style Gullah dinner; optional primitive camping ($25/tent).
Revelations: The Art of Leo Twiggs - Opening Reception
Florence, SC • Jun 11, 2026
The Florence County Museum opens 'Revelations: The Art of Leo Twiggs' with a free public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 11, kicking off a Juneteenth-week exhibition celebrating one of South Carolina's most influential African American artists. Twiggs, a pioneering batik painter and longtime South Carolina State University professor, is known for evocative works exploring Southern Black history, the Confederate flag, family memory, and the Orangeburg Massacre. The opening reception includes light refreshments, gallery talks, and an opportunity to meet curators. A free docent-led Second Sunday Tour of the exhibition follows on June 14 at 2:15 p.m.
Johns Hopkins BFSA Juneteenth Celebration
Baltimore, MD • Jun 12, 2026
The Johns Hopkins Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) hosts its annual Juneteenth Celebration at Levering Hall on the Homewood campus. The university-wide gathering brings together Hopkins faculty, staff, students, and community members for an evening of cultural programming honoring Black emancipation, achievement, and resilience. The program typically includes keynote remarks, musical performances, soul food, and recognition of community leaders. Hosted on the historic Homewood campus, the event is part of Johns Hopkins' broader Juneteenth observance, which includes university holiday closure on June 19. BFSA has organized the celebration annually since Juneteenth became a federal holiday and uses it to spotlight Black scholarship, arts, and service across the Hopkins enterprise.
Juneteenth Children's Drum Camp
Hilton Head, SC • Jun 12, 2026
Hands-on drum instruction for children followed by a park parade. Parent/guardian attendance required; pre-registrants by June 5 receive keepsakes.
Winterville Market on the Square Juneteenth Kickoff
Winterville, NC • Jun 12, 2026
The Winterville Chamber of Commerce kicks off a new season of Market on the Square with a Juneteenth celebration from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday, June 12, 2026. The themed event features local shopping, community connections and family activities in the Pitt County town adjacent to Greenville.
Waterbury Black Giving Circle Juneteenth Celebration
Waterbury, CT • Jun 12, 2026
The Waterbury Black Giving Circle (WBGC), launched on Juneteenth in 2021, hosts its annual Juneteenth Celebration honoring Black community, joy, and freedom. The evening features local catering by Sandra Martin, music by local artist DJ E-Money, and performances by first-place winners of the WBGC Juneteenth Oratorical Contest, where students present original speeches on Black history and the meaning of Juneteenth. The event also highlights grants awarded by WBGC to Black-led nonprofits in the Waterbury region and lifts up the Circle's mission of cultivating charitable giving within the Black community and building capacity and financial sustainability for Black-led organizations.
Juneteenth Wreath Laying Ceremony
Macon, GA • Jun 12, 2026
Macon Black Culture leads a Juneteenth Wreath Laying Ceremony at Rosa Parks Square in downtown Macon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The midday observance honors enslaved ancestors and the Black Maconites whose work built the city, anchoring the broader Juneteenth Macon programming. Brief remarks, libations, and music accompany the wreath laying, with community members invited to participate. The downtown setting near the Tubman Museum and Douglass Theatre situates the ceremony at the heart of Macon's African American cultural corridor. A quiet, reflective companion to the larger festival and parade later in the month.
Grand Rapids Juneteenth Jam 2026
Grand Rapids, MI • Jun 12, 2026
The 6th annual Justice 4 All Juneteenth Jam returns to Grand Rapids on June 12, 2026 as a free public celebration of Black art, entertainment, culture and experience. Co-hosted by the City of Grand Rapids and Justice 4 All apparel company, the event commemorates the 1865 emancipation with live performances, vendors and family activities.
Justice 4 All Juneteenth Jam Grand Rapids 2026
Grand Rapids, MI • Jun 12, 2026
The Justice 4 All Juneteenth Jam returns to Grand Rapids on Friday, June 12, 2026, hosted by the City of Grand Rapids in partnership with the Justice 4 All apparel company. The free event commemorates the 1865 emancipation with live music, vendors, food, and family programming celebrating African American culture, history, art, and entertainment.
Juneteenth Community Drum Circle
Hilton Head, SC • Jun 12, 2026
Traditional libation ceremony and community drum circle with food vendors on site. Open to all ages; no registration needed.
Juneteenth Music and Arts Festival
Oklahoma City, OK • Jun 13, 2026
Free Juneteenth Music and Arts Festival in Oklahoma City's Washington Park featuring live performances and community programming.
Athens Hot Corner Celebration & Soul Food Festival 2026
Athens, GA • Jun 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.
Topeka Juneteenth Parade & Car Show 2026
Topeka, KS • Jun 13, 2026
Topeka Family & Friends Juneteenth Committee presents the Juneteenth Parade & Car Show, with the parade traveling down Kansas Avenue and a program at Cushinberry Park. The car show features classic and custom vehicles alongside vendors, food, and live entertainment.
Kissimmee Juneteenth Festival
Kissimmee (Orlando), FL • Jun 13, 2026
Metro-area celebration with live music, vendors and family activities at the Civic Center.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Kansas City, MO • Jun 13, 2026
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art hosts a free Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 10 AM to 9 PM. Programming includes live music and dancing, storytelling performances, hands-on art experiences, and educational sessions spotlighting Black artists in the collection. One of Kansas City's largest free museum days of the year.
Sankofa 15th Annual Remembrance Ceremony at Outlook Beach
Hampton, VA • Jun 13, 2026
The 15th annual Sankofa Remembrance Ceremony gathers at Outlook Beach at Fort Monroe, yards from where the first Africans landed at Point Comfort in 1619, to honor the millions of African men, women, and children who perished during the Middle Passage. The 11 a.m.–2 p.m. program includes a ceremonial walk to the water, libations, drumming, poetry, theatrical performances, and a closing remembrance. Free and open to the public; bring a chair and water.
Springfield IL Juneteenth Celebration at Comer Cox Park 2026
Springfield, IL • Jun 13, 2026
Juneteenth Inc. presents Springfield's two-day Juneteenth Celebration at Comer Cox Park June 13-14, 2026 featuring live music, vendors, food, family activities and community programming. Part of a week of events that includes the Mr. & Miss Juneteenth Pageant on June 12 and Noir Family Day with a Lunch & Learn Panel on June 13.
Iowa City Juneteenth History Walk 2026
Iowa City, IA • Jun 13, 2026
The Iowa City Juneteenth Celebration includes the Juneteenth History Walk, where visitors pick up a punch card and stop at participating Black-owned businesses across downtown Iowa City to learn about the holiday's history and Black history in Johnson County. The walk is part of the broader Iowa City Juneteenth Celebration organized in partnership with the Iowa City Downtown District.
Flint Institute of Arts Juneteenth Block Party 2026
Flint, MI • Jun 13, 2026
The Flint Institute of Arts kicks off Flint's Juneteenth season on Thursday, June 13, 2026 with a Cultural Center Block Party closing down Kearsley Street. The event partners with Flint Institute of Music, Flint Public Library, Sloan Museum, and Longway Planetarium for a Freedom March at 11 AM, DJ sets, light hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, and free access to galleries, the Museum Shop, and Palette Café all evening.
Omaha NAACP Juneteenth Parade 2026
Omaha, NE • Jun 13, 2026
The annual Omaha Juneteenth Parade, organized by the NAACP Omaha branch, processes through North Omaha on June 13, 2026 with community organizations, civic groups, schools, and performance troupes celebrating Black freedom and Omaha's deep Juneteenth tradition.
Cleveland Heights Juneteenth at Cain Park 2026
University Heights, OH • Jun 13, 2026
The City of Cleveland Heights, in partnership with Djapo Cultural Arts Institute, hosts an annual Juneteenth Celebration at Cain Park on June 13, 2026. The 2026 theme is 'Rooted in Freedom, A Legacy in Liberation.' Programming includes live bands, African dance and drum performances, spoken word, interactive stations, re-enactments of Juneteenth history, and a traditional libation ceremony.
Hopkins County Juneteenth Festival Madisonville 2026
Bowling Green, KY • Jun 13, 2026
The Hopkins County Juneteenth Festival on June 13, 2026 in Madisonville is the regional anchor Juneteenth event for the Bowling Green and south central Kentucky area. The free festival features live music, food vendors, family activities, and community programming honoring African American freedom and culture. Attendees come from Bowling Green, Owensboro, and surrounding communities.
Juneteenth Jams
Columbus, OH • Jun 13, 2026
Student-led beats & songwriting showcase with orchestra favorites.
Hyde Park Community-Wide Juneteenth Celebration
Boston, MA • Jun 13, 2026
Hyde Park hosts its 6th annual community-wide Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The free neighborhood event in Boston's largest neighborhood features live music, vendors, food and family programming, drawing residents from across the southwestern Boston neighborhoods.
PD16 Juneteenth Kalahari Job Fair Stafford 2026
Stafford, VA • Jun 13, 2026
Kalahari, a major regional employer, partners with the Planning District 16 Juneteenth Celebration to host its first big hiring event on June 13, 2026 at 2 p.m. at North Stafford High School. Kalahari is the sole hiring agency on site and looks to fill 1,200 of 1,400 total positions. The job fair runs alongside the broader PD16 Juneteenth celebration and reflects the event's growing scope.
35th Annual Santa Cruz Juneteenth: Resilience 2026
Santa Cruz, CA • Jun 13, 2026
The 35th Santa Cruz Juneteenth, themed 'Resilience,' takes place Saturday, June 13, 2026 from noon to 6 p.m. at Laurel Park behind the historic London Nelson Community Center. Music, dance, poetry from the Diaspora, soul food, craft booths, an Ancestors Altar, a 2nd Line Sidewalk Parade with brass band, and youth activities including sack races and basketball clinics.
Telfair Museums Juneteenth Family Day
Savannah, GA • Jun 13, 2026
Telfair Museums hosts a free Juneteenth Family Day across its three downtown sites, the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, Telfair Academy and Jepson Center, with programming including art-making, storytelling and tours focused on the lives of enslaved people who built and maintained Savannah's historic homes. Free admission to all three sites.
Sonoma County MLK-Juneteenth Festival 2026
Santa Rosa, CA • Jun 13, 2026
Sonoma County's annual MLK-Juneteenth Festival is held the weekend before Juneteenth at Santa Rosa's MLK Park. The 54th-edition event includes traditional Juneteenth cuisine, public speakers, arts and crafts, children's games, a basketball tournament and live entertainment.
Toledo Pan-African Flag Raising Ceremony 2026
Toledo, OH • Jun 13, 2026
The City of Toledo's Juneteenth Experience opens with the Pan-African flag raising at 10 a.m. at the flagpole on the median of Jackson Street, in front of One Government Center. The brief ceremony honors Juneteenth and launches a series of citywide events through June 21.
NHFPL America 250th: Juneteenth Celebration on the New Haven Green 2026
New Haven, CT • Jun 13, 2026
The New Haven Free Public Library celebrates America's 250th anniversary with a system-wide Juneteenth Celebration on the New Haven Green from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The free outdoor program features performers, drumming, African dancers, and speakers exploring the history and significance of Juneteenth, with activities for all ages.
ArtsWestchester ArtsMobile at White Plains Juneteenth 2026
White Plains, NY • Jun 13, 2026
ArtsWestchester's ArtsMobile rolls into the White Plains Juneteenth Parade & Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2026 with hands-on art workshops for kids and families along the parade route. Activities include painting, printmaking, and collaborative art-making inspired by the themes of Juneteenth - freedom, community, and Black creativity. Free and open to festivalgoers of all ages.
Community United Juneteenth Parade Toledo 2026
Toledo, OH • Jun 13, 2026
The Community United Juneteenth Parade kicks off Toledo's weeklong Juneteenth Experience with a procession of community groups, schools, faith organizations, businesses and performance troupes. Spectators line downtown to celebrate Black freedom, culture and community pride. Free to attend.
Camden County Juneteenth Celebration at New Brooklyn Park 2026
Camden, NJ • Jun 13, 2026
The Camden County Board of Commissioners and Winslow Township present a Juneteenth Celebration from 2 PM to 7 PM at New Brooklyn Park. The free community event features food, music, cultural programming, and a 6 PM concert by the Wallstreet Soul Band sponsored by the Camden County Commissioners. The celebration is the county-sponsored Juneteenth gathering serving Camden city residents and the broader Camden County community.
Winslow Township Juneteenth Celebration
Camden, NJ • Jun 13, 2026
Camden County and Winslow Township co-host this community Juneteenth celebration at New Brooklyn Park in Sicklerville, a Camden County township with a substantial Black community rooted in the region's free-Black history. The free, family-friendly event runs five hours and features food vendors, live music headlined by the Wallstreet Soul Band (sponsored by the Camden County Commissioners), and cultural performances honoring the June 19, 1865 emancipation of the last enslaved Africans in Galveston, Texas. The celebration draws residents from across South Jersey, including Camden City, Lawnside, and surrounding municipalities, and is one of Camden County's official Juneteenth observances. Activities highlight Black culture, history, and contemporary contributions of the Camden County African American community.
12th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Main Festival (headliner Stokley)
Hilton Head, SC • Jun 13, 2026
Signature festival headlined by GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Stokley. Live music, Gullah cuisine, artisan vendors, dance contests, karaoke, and youth performances.
Florence County Museum Family Day: Shadows & Silhouettes
Florence, SC • Jun 13, 2026
The Florence County Museum's June Family Day, held during Juneteenth week, invites families to explore the art and science of light, shadow, and silhouette. The free, drop-in program runs 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and includes hands-on craft stations where children create their own silhouettes, gallery activities tied to the museum's current exhibitions, and conversation starters about portraiture's role in preserving African American history and identity. Family Day complements the museum's June exhibition 'Revelations: The Art of Leo Twiggs,' celebrating the work of the celebrated African American artist whose batik paintings explore Southern Black life, memory, and resilience.
African American Museum of Cleveland Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Cleveland, OH • Jun 13, 2026
The African American Museum of Cleveland - one of the oldest Black history museums in the country - hosts its annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 4 PM to 7 PM. The event features vendors, African braiding stations, African and soul food, and live performances on the museum grounds in the Cleveland cultural gardens area.
FAMILY NOONDAY PRAYER
DEARBORN, MI • Jun 13, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Family Noonday Prayer: Opening Juneteenth Week with Reflection, Unity, Faith, and Family Blessings Kingdom International and Greater Love Tabernacle COGIC Family Life Ministries invite the community to gather for a powerful Family Noonday Prayer experience as we begin Juneteenth Week with purpose, peace, and generational love. On Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM, families, elders, youth, caregivers, neighbors, church members, and community leaders will come together at the City Hall Artspace Campus Outdoor Amphitheater in Downtown East Dearborn for a sacred time of reflection, community prayer, family blessings, unity, and faith. This outdoor gathering is designed to be more than a moment on the calendar. It is a lasting family memory: a peaceful, uplifting, and spiritually grounded experience where generations can sit together, pray together, reflect together, and speak blessings over the future of their homes, children, communities, and legacy. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and come ready to receive encouragement, connection, and renewal in a welcoming atmosphere filled with love, reverence, and community care. Free parking is available. Family Noonday Prayer is presented by Family Life Ministries with First Lady Pearl Hill, Dr. Julia Kapilango, and Miss’y Regina A. Thomas, under the pastoral leadership of Bishop Michael E. Hill. All are welcome to join us as we open Juneteenth Week by honoring the strength of family, the power of prayer, and the sacred work of building positive generations together. Location: City Hall Artspace Campus Outdoor Amphitheater 13615 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan 48126 Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026 Time:12:00 PM Parking:Free Parking Available Building Generations One Family at a Time
34th Annual Juneteenth Parade & Harambee Festival
Bridgeport, CT • Jun 13, 2026
Bridgeport's signature Juneteenth celebration returns for its 34th year as the City of Bridgeport partners with Juneteenth of Fairfield County, Inc. to host the annual parade and Harambee Festival. The parade kicks off at 11 a.m., stepping off from Burroughs Community Center on Fairfield Avenue and winding through the Black Rock and South End neighborhoods before arriving at Seaside Park. The post-parade Harambee Festival runs until 5 p.m. and features marching bands, drill teams, cultural performances, vendors selling food and crafts, community resource booths, and family-friendly activities along the shoreline. It is the largest and longest-running Juneteenth observance in Fairfield County and a centerpiece of Bridgeport's summer event calendar.
Delmar Loop Juneteenth Celebration 2026
St. Louis, MO • Jun 13, 2026
The Delmar Loop Juneteenth Celebration, June 13, 2026, fills one of St. Louis' liveliest commercial corridors with all-day programming. Festivities include the 5K Race for Reconciliation in the morning, an afternoon vendor fair, and an evening celebration with African dancers, drummers, musicians, and a car show.
Irving Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Irving, TX • Jun 13, 2026
Irving's two-day Juneteenth Celebration takes place Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14, 2026 at Heritage Park and Georgia Farrow Recreation Center. The free, family-friendly weekend features live music, local vendors, community groups and free food on Friday, honoring Irving's African American history.
Open Space Visitor Center Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Albuquerque, NM • Jun 13, 2026
The annual Open Space Visitor Center Juneteenth Celebration takes place Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 1 to 8 PM at 6500 Coors Blvd NW. This free, family-friendly event highlights the rich cultural heritage and contributions of African Americans through art, music, storytelling, hands-on activities, live music and cultural performances, local art and craft demonstrations, educational programming, and food. Presented in partnership with the New Mexico Black Leadership Council.
Juneteenth 2nd Annual Community UNITY Walk
Lafayette, LA • Jun 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
We will walk the area inside THE HUb, rain or shine. THIS WALK IS inspired by Dr. Opal Lee's,"Opal's Walk for Freedom. Dr. Opal Lee was 89 years old when she began her iconic 1,400-mile walk from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., in September 2016, walking 2.5 miles a day for several months, to advocate for Juneteenth to become a national holiday. 2.5 miles represent the 2.5 years it took for slaves in Texas to learn of their freedom. She continued this tradition annually, leading community walks today.
Schomburg Centennial Festival 2026 (Juneteenth Weekend)
Manhattan, NY • Jun 13, 2026
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture marks its 100th anniversary with a free, all-day Centennial Festival in the heart of Harlem along 135th Street between Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevards. Running 11am to 7pm, the day combines a Juneteenth weekend block party with author talks, panel discussions, a cosplay showcase, a marketplace and live performances. The festival celebrates the African Diaspora through literature, literacy and community.
Quad City Juneteenth Festival Davenport 2026
Davenport, IA • Jun 13, 2026
Hosted by Friends of MLK, Inc. Davenport, the Quad City Juneteenth Festival packs a full day of celebration into TMBC at The Lincoln Center, the former Lincoln Elementary School. The free family event features food and retail vendors, history and information booths, fun-filled games and entertainment for the whole family.
Fort Lauderdale Juneteenth Celebration at Carter Park 2026
Fort Lauderdale, FL • Jun 13, 2026
The City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Department hosts its annual Juneteenth Celebration at Carter Park from noon to 4 p.m. The free event features live performances, food vendors, bounce houses, a kids zone, retail vendors, and an art and culture showcase. The celebration honors Juneteenth with programming for all ages on the city's historic west side.
THRIVE @ MoAD Juneteenth Community Day
San Francisco, CA • Jun 13, 2026
Free admission community day at MoAD with all-exhibition access, programming, and Juneteenth Freedom Day events from 11am-5pm.
Juneteenth Black Music & Dance Celebration at Marcus Garvey Park
Manhattan, NY • Jun 13, 2026
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem presents the Juneteenth Black Music and Dance Celebration at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater inside Marcus Garvey Park from 4-7pm. The outdoor celebration is rooted in community, movement and sounds from the Black Diaspora, with live music and dance performances staged across the open-air amphitheater on Mt. Morris Park West. Free and family-friendly.
SF Juneteenth Freedom Celebration in the Fillmore
San Francisco, CA • Jun 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.
Bloomfield NJ Juneteenth Celebration
Bloomfield, NJ • Jun 13, 2026
Bloomfield, New Jersey hosts its annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The Essex County township's community event features live music, vendors and family programming as part of the broader New Jersey Juneteenth calendar.
Tyler Juneteenth Parade & Festival 2026
Tyler, TX • Jun 13, 2026
The Juneteenth Association of Tyler hosts the city's annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival. The parade stages on Glenwood Boulevard and concludes with festivities at Woldert Park featuring vendors, performances, food, and family-friendly programming. Free and open to the public.
Omaha Freedom Festival 2026
Omaha, NE • Jun 13, 2026
The Omaha Freedom Festival, a vibrant Juneteenth celebration with daytime family events and an evening concert, takes place Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Miller Park from noon to 5 p.m. The free daytime program (Day Pass required) includes a free lunch (hamburger or hotdog with chips and drink), rock-climbing wall, carnival games, video game truck, virtual reality showcase, arts and crafts, and a photo booth.
Green Bay Juneteenth Celebration & Bridge Lights 2026
Green Bay, WI • Jun 13, 2026
The City of Green Bay celebrates Juneteenth on June 13, 2026 with the bridge lights illuminated in rainbow colors. Community programming includes music, vendors, and cultural events highlighting Black history in northeast Wisconsin.
New Haven Free Public Library Juneteenth on the Green 2026
New Haven, CT • Jun 13, 2026
The New Haven Free Public Library hosts a system-wide Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the New Haven Green. The free event features performers, drumming, African dancers, and speakers discussing the significance of Juneteenth, alongside book displays, story-time programming, and family-friendly activities tied to America's 250th anniversary commemorations.
Lowcountry Juneteenth Week Kickoff Charleston 2026
Charleston, SC • Jun 13, 2026
Lowcountry Juneteenth Week kicks off Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Charleston with a week of education and entertainment honoring the African American experience in the South Carolina coastal region. The celebration spans Gullah Geechee history, music, food, and culture, culminating in a large-scale festival on June 19 with live performances, food trucks, and more.
Lincoln Juneteenth Celebration at Trago Park 2026
Lincoln, NE • Jun 13, 2026
The Malone Community Center hosts its annual Juneteenth celebration from 1–5 p.m. at Trago Park, 22nd and U streets. The 2026 theme is 'Reclaiming Our Past and Reframing Our Future.' Free and open to the public, with music, food, vendors, and community programming.
White Plains Juneteenth Festival at Rural Cemetery 2026
White Plains, NY • Jun 13, 2026
Following the 21st annual Juneteenth Parade through downtown White Plains on Saturday, June 13, 2026, the festival continues at the historic White Plains Rural Cemetery with food, live entertainment, vendors, and family programming. The Rural Cemetery is the final resting place of generations of Black Westchester residents and serves as a meaningful end-point for the day's commemorative activities.
Valley of the Sun Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Phoenix, AZ • Jun 13, 2026
PHX Juneteenth presents the Valley of the Sun Juneteenth Celebration, a regional festival highlighting Black culture, music, and community across the greater Phoenix area. The all-ages celebration features live performances, vendors, family activities, and educational programming honoring the legacy of Juneteenth.
Penn & Philly 250: A Celebration of Community, Culture, and Freedom at Penn Museum
Philadelphia, PA • Jun 13, 2026
The Penn Museum opens its galleries free of charge for a daylong Juneteenth celebration produced with Wharton Community Engagement and Penn Medicine. The indoor-outdoor festival fills Stoner Courtyard with a DJ, line dancing, African drumming led by Karen Smith, and Double Dutch with Philly Girls Jump, alongside performances by the West Powelton Steppers and Black Boys Making Noise storytelling collective. An all-ages activity zone offers face painting, henna, Adinkra art-making, and a sensory-friendly space. Penn Medicine's Mobile Mammography Van anchors a community health corner with free screenings, blood pressure checks, stroke prevention coaching, and nutrition education, tying Juneteenth's freedom theme to Black health equity. Inspired by Penn's Semiquincentennial programming.
Iowa City Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Iowa City, IA • Jun 13, 2026
Iowa City's Juneteenth Celebration includes the Juneteenth History Walk-In with a punch card to participating Black-owned businesses for stamps, community conversations, book discussions, an education and resource fair, a block party at the park, and a film screening. Visitors who collect stamps at seven locations are entered into a drawing for $50–$100 gift cards.
Daytona Beach Juneteenth Family Festival 2026
Daytona Beach, FL • Jun 13, 2026
The Daytona Beach Juneteenth Family Festival, billed as the largest and longest-running Juneteenth festival in Florida, returns June 13, 2026 at Cypress Park. The free family festival offers food trucks, community organizations, a choo-choo train ride, live music, and dozens of vendors representing Black-owned businesses and nonprofits across Volusia County.
Camden County Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Sicklerville, NJ • Jun 13, 2026
Community Juneteenth celebration at New Brooklyn Park, hosted by Winslow Township in Camden County. 2:00 PM–7:00 PM with food, music, and cultural activities. Free and open to the public.
45th Annual San Jose Juneteenth in the Streets Festival 2026
San Jose, CA • Jun 13, 2026
The African American Community Service Agency presents the 45th Annual Juneteenth in the Streets Festival on June 13, 2026 in Downtown San Jose's SoFA District. Featuring cultural opening, the Bill Pickett Rodeo, live art showcase, battle of the artists, poetry and singer contests, food and small business vendors, and entertainment. Averages 6,000+ attendees.
Whitney Plantation 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2026
Edgard, LA • Jun 13, 2026
The 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival at Whitney Plantation - the only Louisiana plantation museum focused exclusively on enslaved people's lives - takes place Saturday, June 13, 2026, 9:30 AM-4:00 PM. Free with registration. The day features performances by Tara Alexander, The Maroons Band, and gospel artist Steven Perrilloux, alongside guided tours of the plantation grounds.
Omaha Freedom Festival at Malcolm X Center 2026
Omaha, NE • Jun 13, 2026
Omaha Freedom Festival programming includes events at the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation in conjunction with the main Miller Park celebration. Activities highlight Malcolm X's birthplace and Omaha's African American heritage with educational tours and community gatherings.
Nelson-Atkins Museum Juneteenth Celebration Kansas City 2026
Kansas City, MO • Jun 13, 2026
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art hosts a free Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The day features live music and dancing, storytelling performances, hands-on art experiences, and educational programs spotlighting Black artists and the legacy of Juneteenth.
4th Annual Huber Heights Juneteenth Music Festival
Huber Heights, OH • Jun 14, 2026
Juneteenth Music Festival presented by the City of Huber Heights' Culture and Diversity Citizen Action Commission with local musical acts, food trucks, and vendors.
Capital Region African Heritage Parade 2026
Albany, NY • Jun 14, 2026
The Capital Region African Heritage Parade kicks off the Albany area's Juneteenth weekend at Washington Park on Saturday, June 14, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Organized by the Capital District YMCA, the parade celebrates African heritage with marching units, drill teams, community organizations, and cultural performances. Free and family-friendly.
Quad City Juneteenth Festival at LeClaire Park 2026
Davenport, IA • Jun 14, 2026
The Quad City Juneteenth Festival, presented by Friends of MLK, takes place at LeClaire Park along the Mississippi riverfront. The family-friendly tradition features music performances, vendors, kids' games, food, and community programming. Described as a celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the US, this Davenport gathering draws families from across the Quad Cities for an afternoon of culture and entertainment.
West Chester Juneteenth Festival at Melton Center 2026
West Chester, PA • Jun 14, 2026
The West Chester Juneteenth Festival returns to The Charles A. Melton Arts and Education Center on Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 1 to 4 p.m. The free community festival features live music, speakers, performances, and family activities celebrating Black culture, history, and freedom. Presented in partnership with CultureChesCo and local Chester County organizations.
Rochester NAACP Juneteenth Celebration MLK Park 2026
Rochester, MN • Jun 14, 2026
The NAACP Rochester Branch hosts its annual Juneteenth celebration at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park featuring diverse food vendors, a community food pantry, musical performances, a Black history exhibit, and free health screenings. Free and open to all.
McKinney Juneteenth Celebration at Finch Park 2026
McKinney, TX • Jun 14, 2026
McKinney's annual Juneteenth Celebration is held at Finch Park from 4 to 9 p.m. on June 14. The free, family-friendly event features cultural exhibits, educational activities, vendors, food and entertainment for all ages.
El Paso's Road to Freedom Streetcar Tour 2026
El Paso, TX • Jun 14, 2026
El Paso's Road to Freedom is a guided streetcar tour highlighting Black history landmarks across downtown El Paso, running June 14 from 7 to 8 p.m. Stops include Henry Trost and Santa Fe locations. Presented by City of El Paso in honor of Juneteenth.
NewBo Juneteenth Festival 2026
Cedar Rapids, IA • Jun 14, 2026
NewBo City Market hosts a Juneteenth Festival from 11 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, June 14, 2026. The free, family-friendly celebration features live music and performances, local nonprofit and Black-owned business booths, food and merchandise vendors, and family-friendly activities throughout the historic market space in the NewBo District. The festival is one of Cedar Rapids' featured summer events and brings together community organizations to commemorate Juneteenth with culture, education, and entertainment.
El Paso Juneteenth Family Celebration at Nations Tobin Park 2026
El Paso, TX • Jun 14, 2026
Presented by El Paso Parks & Recreation in partnership with Black El Paso Voice, this Juneteenth family celebration runs Saturday, June 14 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. and features games, activities, jumping balloons, and live music. The event is free and open to the public, part of El Paso's month-long Juneteenth programming.
Bay Area Juneteenth Family Celebration - San Francisco & Oakland
San Francisco, CA • Jun 14, 2026
Free block-party style Juneteenth celebration covering 8 city blocks with vendors, rides, music and community activations.
21st Annual White Plains Juneteenth Parade & Festival
White Plains, NY • Jun 14, 2026
Twenty-first annual celebration "Preserving the Legacy & History of Juneteenth" with parade, arts and crafts vendors, food, and entertainment, 11am-5pm.
Annual Stockton Juneteenth Festival 2026
Stockton, CA • Jun 14, 2026
The San Joaquin County Juneteenth Foundation hosts the Annual Stockton Juneteenth Festival at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The festival honors local African American contributions with live gospel, R&B and soul music, poetry, exhibits, art, vendors and historical programming.
Juneteenth at Sharswood 2026
Chatham, VA • Jun 14, 2026
Juneteenth celebration at the historic Sharswood site in Pittsylvania County featuring live musical performances, food vendors, guided tours, a vehicle showcase, and face painting activities for families. A VA250 partner event.
Juneteenth at the Myers Residence: Underground Railroad Education Center 2026
Albany, NY • Jun 14, 2026
The Underground Railroad Education Center commemorates Juneteenth at the historic Stephen and Harriet Myers Residence on Saturday, June 14, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The free program features special exhibits, performances, and tours of the 1840s home that once served as a key Underground Railroad station, where Stephen Myers and his network helped freedom seekers travel north.
The Lay Out: Fort Greene Park Juneteenth 2026
Brooklyn, NY • Jun 14, 2026
Fort Greene Park hosts The Lay Out's Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 14, 2026 - a day of music, art, and cooperative economic programming honoring Black joy and community in central Brooklyn. The grassroots gathering has become one of the borough's most beloved Juneteenth-weekend events, with picnic culture, DJs, and Black-owned vendor markets.
Albany Juneteenth Celebration at Alice Moore Black Arts Center 2026
Albany, NY • Jun 14, 2026
The Alice Moore Black Arts & Cultural Center hosts an Albany Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The free, family-friendly festival features live music, visual art exhibitions, food vendors, and community programming spotlighting Capital Region Black artists and cultural workers.
Juneteenth Viewing at Hampton University Museum
Hampton, VA • Jun 14, 2026
Hampton University, the HBCU whose Emancipation Oak shaded the first Southern reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, opens its museum for a special Juneteenth viewing from 1–5 p.m. The program highlights the exhibit 'Picturing Freedom: Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad' alongside selections from Hampton's renowned African and African American art collections, one of the oldest in the country. Free admission; registration required by June 9 (call 757-727-5308).
Tyler Juneteenth Parade & Festivities at Woldert Park 2026
Tyler, TX • Jun 14, 2026
The annual Tyler Juneteenth Parade steps off at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 14, traveling MLK Jr. Boulevard to N Broadway. Juneteenth festivities continue at Woldert Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with vendors, performances and community programming.
MetroHealth Cleveland Juneteenth Freedom Fest 2026 — PAUSED for 2026
Cleveland, OH • Jun 14, 2026
PAUSED FOR 2026: The MetroHealth-presented Cleveland Juneteenth Freedom Fest is on a strategic pause for 2026, returning in 2027 (juneteenthcle.com). Cleveland still has many other Juneteenth events: see the Cleveland Cultural Gardens ceremony, Karamu House programs, and citywide partner activations.
Racine Juneteenth Celebration at Dr. John Bryant Center 2026
Racine, WI • Jun 14, 2026
Following the Racine Juneteenth Parade, the celebration concludes at the Dr. John Bryant Center with vendors, music, food, and community programming. The parade begins on 4th & Main St. and travels south to 14th St., west to Grand Ave., then south on Grand Ave. to the Bryant Center.
St. Louis Park Family Movie Night: Soul
St. Louis Park, MN • Jun 15, 2026
St. Louis Park kicks off its Juneteenth week with a Family Movie Night screening of Pixar's Soul on Monday, June 15, 2026 at Lenox Community Center. The free family event opens a week of programming including a Black Storytellers Alliance evening, the SoulFlower Summer Concert Series kickoff and Rollin' @ the ROC roller skating.
Bayview / Hunters Point Juneteenth Festival
San Francisco, CA • Jun 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.
Dallas Juneteenth Food Festival
Dallas, TX • Jun 15, 2026
Food-centric Juneteenth event with 5th annual celebration of culture, cuisine, vendors and entertainment.
Springfield OH Juneteenth & FatherFest at Gammon House 2026
Springfield, OH • Jun 15, 2026
The Juneteenth & FatherFest Annual Festival at the Underground Railroad History Museum (Gammon House) runs June 15, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. The free family-friendly festival features food trucks, free children's entertainment, history tours and exhibits, merchandise vendors, and live music with performances by the Deron Bell Band, Larry Humphrey and Friends, Champion City Trio, Rapper DKnight, and LA Band.
Arts Legacy Remix — 6th Annual Juneteenth Commemoration
Tampa, FL • Jun 15, 2026
Sixth annual Juneteenth commemoration with spoken-word remembrances, original music, poetry, and dance: a free evening performance at the Straz Center.
Juneteenth Wofford Art Exhibit
Spartanburg, SC • Jun 15, 2026
Juneteenth art exhibit opening at Wofford College's Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Huber Heights Juneteenth Music Festival at Eichelberger Amphitheater 2026
Huber Heights, OH • Jun 15, 2026
The City of Huber Heights' Culture and Diversity Citizen Action Commission hosts the 4th Annual Juneteenth Music Festival at Eichelberger Amphitheater on Sunday, June 15, 2026 from 4–9 p.m. The free festival features local musical acts, line dancing at 5:00 p.m., Black-owned businesses, food trucks, and retail vendors.
Huber Heights Juneteenth Home of Urban Creative Arts Ceremony 2026
Huber Heights, OH • Jun 15, 2026
Part of Huber Heights' Juneteenth Music Festival, the Home of Urban Creative Arts Community curates ceremonies, commemoration, and concert programming highlighting Black artistry. The cultural ceremony precedes the headline concert at Eichelberger Amphitheater.
St. Louis Park Juneteenth Series 2026
Minneapolis, MN • Jun 15, 2026
St. Louis Park Community Ed and Parks & Recreation host a series of Juneteenth events celebrating freedom, resilience and cultural heritage including Family Movie Night: Soul on Monday, June 15; Black Storytellers Alliance on Tuesday, June 16; Summer Concert Series Kickoff: SoulFlower on Wednesday, June 17; and Rollin' @ the ROC roller skating on Thursday, June 18.
Peoria Juneteenth Week 2026
Peoria, IL • Jun 15, 2026
Peoria Park District anchors a weeklong Juneteenth celebration during which multiple organizations come together to honor Juneteenth through storytelling, music, art, education and unity. Events include the Jubilee Day celebration at Glen Oak Park, Miss Juneteenth Pageant at the Carver Center, the NAACP Peoria Juneteenth Freedom Parade, and a Juneteenth Fest with vendor markets featuring Black-owned businesses.
Hannibal Square Juneteenth at Ward Chapel AME 2026
Winter Park (Orlando), FL • Jun 15, 2026
The 9th Annual Juneteenth celebration in historic Hannibal Square takes place at Ward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church on June 15, 2026. The event has an educational focus, with more than five guest speakers presenting on the history of Juneteenth, the legacy of the Hannibal Square community in Winter Park, and the ongoing pursuit of equality. The program is free and open to the public and centers Winter Park's historic Black neighborhood.
Black on the Block - Juneteenth Festival Downtown L.A.
Los Angeles, CA • Jun 15, 2026
Downtown LA celebration with 150+ Black-owned businesses, live performances, food, giveaways and community activations.
Lorain Annual Juneteenth Bluesfest at Lakeview Park 2026
Lorain, OH • Jun 16, 2026
Lorain's Annual Juneteenth Bluesfest at Lakeview Park runs Sunday, June 16 from 3:00–7:00 p.m. The free outdoor concert features blues performers and is part of Lorain County's broader Juneteenth programming.
Grand Bay Library Juneteenth Jubilee 2026
Grand Bay, AL • Jun 16, 2026
Grand Bay Library hosts a Juneteenth Jubilee on Tuesday, June 16, 2 PM to 3 PM. Free family event in the Mobile County area featuring stories, music, and community programming.
Summer Concert Series Kickoff: SoulFlower — St. Louis Park Juneteenth
St. Louis Park, MN • Jun 17, 2026
St. Louis Park kicks off its Summer Concert Series with SoulFlower at Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater on Wednesday, June 17, 2026: programmed as part of the city's Juneteenth week. The free outdoor concert features Twin Cities band SoulFlower bringing soul, R&B and funk to the amphitheater.
Move the Mindset Juneteenth Program
Lafayette, LA • Jun 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This year’s theme is Honor, Serve, Inspire with special guests and panel speakers: Ruben D. Henderson, Michelle MacFadyen, and Dr. Maria Seger, with musical performances by Horace Trahan and Pucci Percussion. Student poetry will also be featured as well as community vendors. This event is free to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
Juneteenth Celebration with Rohi's Readery at The Square
West Palm Beach, FL • Jun 17, 2026
Rohi's Readery, West Palm Beach's beloved Black-owned children's bookstore, partners with The Square (CityPlace) for an afternoon honoring Black culture, history, and joy across all ages, marking the Readery's two-year anniversary of recognizing Juneteenth. Programming runs in rotating sessions: African music and dance (4:15-5:30 PM), Juneteenth storytime for families (5:30-6:00 PM), a community spiritual walk and ancestral connection for adults (5:00-6:30 PM), a culture-focused cooking class (6:00-7:00 PM), and a closing conversation on Black joy and Juneteenth history with Brian Knowles (7:00-8:00 PM). The event embodies the Readery's mission of liberation and unapologetic Black expression.
Juneteenth
Ann Arbor, MI • Jun 17, 2026 – Jun 19, 2026
Food testers for healthy options with educational information on staying healthy and vibrant.
Decatur Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration 2026
Decatur, IL • Jun 17, 2026
The African-American Cultural Genealogical Society hosts the Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration at Central Park from noon to 6 p.m. Featuring performers portraying Harriet Tubman and Abraham Lincoln, area music, artists, vendors, food, and a celebration of African American heritage.
Juneteenth Jubilee at African Cemetery No. 2 (2026)
Lexington, KY • Jun 17, 2026
The 19th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee takes place Wednesday, June 17, 2026 from 7:00–8:00 PM at African Cemetery No. 2, the historic resting place of more than 600 U.S. Colored Troops and Lexington's Black community leaders. The 2026 program, 'Crossroads in History: Campfire Stories of United States Colored Soldiers', features Civil War reenactors, U.S. Colored Troops living-history portrayals, and an evening encampment with tents and period equipment. Free and open to the public.
Juneteenth-Jefferson City Heritage Festival 'Still We Rise' 2026
Jefferson City, MO • Jun 17, 2026
The Juneteenth-Jefferson City Heritage Celebration presents the Juneteenth Heritage Festival on Saturday, June 17, 2026. The 2026 theme is 'STILL WE RISE; Honoring the Past, Building Tomorrow.' The festival takes place at Community Park and the Jefferson City Community Center Grounds in the Historic Foot district, featuring food, vendors, entertainment, and fellowship.
Jefferson City Juneteenth Heritage Festival 2026
Jefferson City, MO • Jun 17, 2026
Juneteenth Jefferson City presents the 2026 Juneteenth Heritage Festival under the theme 'STILL WE RISE; Honoring the Past, Building Tomorrow' on Saturday, June 17 at Community Park and the Jefferson City Community Center Grounds. The festival features live music, vendors, food, family activities, and educational programming.
Jefferson City JC Parks Juneteenth Programming 2026
Jefferson City, MO • Jun 17, 2026
JC Parks supports the Juneteenth-Jefferson City Heritage Celebration with parks programming including youth activities, live performances, and community resource booths at Community Park and the Jefferson City Community Center grounds.
Plano Juneteenth Praise Fest 2026
Plano, TX • Jun 17, 2026
The 3rd Annual Juneteenth Praise Fest brings together local churches, community leaders, and residents for praise music honoring faith, freedom and unity. Hosted at Plano's Haggard Park June 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., moderated by Pastor Irvin Barrett. Free to attend.
New Orleans Museum of Art Juneteenth Concert 2026
New Orleans, LA • Jun 17, 2026
The New Orleans Museum of Art presents a Juneteenth concert on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6 PM in its City Park galleries. General museum admission applies and is free for Louisiana residents on Wednesdays, making this an accessible evening of music marking the holiday alongside NOMA's permanent African and African diaspora art collections.
Galveston Underground Railroad & Buffalo Soldiers Living History 2026
Galveston, TX • Jun 17, 2026
Underground Railroad and Living History with the Buffalo Soldiers takes the grounds of the historic 1838 Menard House on Tuesday, June 17, 2026 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Free admission. Reenactors portraying members of the 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments share stories of Black military service alongside Underground Railroad scholarship as part of Galveston Historical Foundation's Juneteenth lineup.
Columbus Juneteenth Night Parade
Columbus, GA • Jun 18, 2026
Annual Juneteenth Night Parade as part of the City of Columbus Unity Week & Juneteenth Jubilee programming.
City of Trenton Annual Juneteenth Festival
Trenton, NJ • Jun 18, 2026
The City of Trenton hosts its annual Juneteenth Festival at historic Mill Hill Park, drawing residents from across Mercer County to commemorate the June 19, 1865 announcement in Galveston that ended chattel slavery in the United States. The 2026 theme is 'Honoring the Past, Serving the Present, and Inspiring the Future,' reflecting the city's commitment to uplifting the Black community through music, poetry, and dance. The festival features live entertainment, rides and games for children, food trucks showcasing Black-owned restaurants, and dozens of vendors selling cultural goods. Community resource tables connect residents with health screenings, social services, and civic information. As New Jersey's capital and a city with deep African American roots stretching to the Underground Railroad era, Trenton's celebration is among the largest Juneteenth gatherings in central Jersey.
Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas
Charlotte, NC • Jun 18, 2026
Multi-day Charlotte Juneteenth celebration with Youth Culture camp (June 18), Drum Circle and Opening Ceremony (June 20, 12pm-10pm), and Gospel Fest (June 21, 11am-9pm).
Juneteenth Youth Culture Camp 2026
Charlotte, NC • Jun 18, 2026
The Youth Culture Camp on June 18, 2026 is the educational kickoff to the Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas, offering Charlotte youth programming on Black history, culture, and community ahead of the main festival weekend.
Syracuse Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony 2026
Syracuse, NY • Jun 18, 2026
The Syracuse Juneteenth Festival kicks off Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM with a Flag Raising Ceremony on the steps of Syracuse City Hall. City officials and Juneteenth Festival leadership join community members to formally open the celebration weekend, with remarks honoring the legacy of emancipation and the festival's local history.
Juneteenth Gospel Celebration featuring The Russells
Meridian, MS • Jun 18, 2026
Opening event of Meridian's award-winning Juneteenth Heritage Festival Celebration Weekend: a gospel celebration featuring The Russells. Free and open to the public.
Columbus GA Juneteenth Night Parade 2026
Columbus, GA • Jun 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.
Grand Concourse Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Bronx, NY • Jun 18, 2026
A neighborhood Juneteenth Celebration at 450 Grand Concourse in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx brings live music, vendors and community programming to one of the borough's most iconic boulevards. The event is part of the Bronx's wider Juneteenth weekend programming and is open to families and neighbors throughout the South Bronx.
UMB Annual Juneteenth Jubilee
Baltimore, MD • Jun 18, 2026
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) invites the campus community and West Baltimore neighbors to its Annual Juneteenth Jubilee at the 4MLK Building. The lunchtime gathering commemorates the end of slavery in the United States while celebrating African American freedom, culture, and achievement across UMB's seven professional schools. Programming includes a DJ and live music, free food featuring soul food favorites, giveaways, vendor tables from Black-owned businesses, and remarks from UMB leadership and community partners. Organized by UMB's Office of Community Engagement and the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the Jubilee has grown into one of the largest workplace Juneteenth observances in downtown Baltimore and is open to all UMB employees, students, and guests.
Greater Lafayette Juneteenth Education Program 2026
Lafayette, IN • Jun 18, 2026
Greater Lafayette Juneteenth's educational programming includes panel discussions, historical presentations, and youth-focused workshops in the days leading up to the main festival at Tapawingo Park. Topics cover the history of Juneteenth and the African American experience in Tippecanoe County.
Western PA Juneteenth Celebration - Downtown
Pittsburgh, PA • Jun 18, 2026
Multi-day free outdoor festival with national acts, marketplace and family programming.
AAACC's Black Family Reunion 2026
San Francisco, CA • Jun 18, 2026
The African American Art and Culture Complex's annual Black Family Reunion is a three-day celebration of art, culture, and Black liberation in San Francisco. Live performances, film, music, workshops, arts and crafts, local vendors, history, food and community come together to honor the ancestral past, celebrate the present, and look to the future. The 2026 theme, Rooted in Community, recognizes AAACC's place in the Fillmore/Western Addition. Programming spans Literacy & Education, Joy, History, Self-Care, and Creative Expression. Thursday June 18: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Friday June 19: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Saturday June 20: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Hudson River Park x Ladies of HipHop Juneteenth Celebration
New York, NY • Jun 18, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Join the Ladies of Hip Hop Dance Collaborative & Friends for an evening celebrating the legacy and evolution of Black American dance. This evening centers the legacy, innovation, and cultural brilliance of Black women whose work lives in street, club, and vernacular dance forms across the African Diaspora and the shared cultural threads that connect us like…rhythm, groove, improvisation, community, and celebration. The intention is for the evening to feel connected presentation rather than showcase, but still allowing each work to be its own, while also being in conversation with the others. About the Performers The evening’s line-up will include: Ladies of HipHop Dance Collective Ladies of Hip-Hop Dance Collective (LDC) is an all female intergenerational dance collective that creates dance works illuminating the strength, power and diversity of women in Hip-Hop. Ever present in the work are the freestyle, cipher, and call-and-response origins of street and club dance culture, all while exploring the space of proscenium performance. KaJe Movement Collective Founded by Kara Jenelle Wade, M.F.A., KaJe Movement Collective is performance ensemble of radiant artistic Sistas embodying cultural legacy, creativity, and powerful presence. Rooted in rhythms of the African diaspora, social dance, and contemporary expression, the company integrates spoken word, musical composition, and cinematic visuals to evoke, educate, and represent their culture as members of the global majority. Their choreographies honor the impact of Black histories, the vibrancy of Black joy, and the urgency of liberation A Lady in the House Dance [ALITH] Created in 2012 by Nubian Néné, ALITH, a space for creative exploration, empowerment, and artistic innovation. The company draws from themes of self-reflection, societal expectations, mental health, and the Black woman narrative, using Street and Club dance as a powerful language for storytelling. Through movements, ALITH seeks to spark awareness, conversation, and connection, both within the dance community and beyond. Committed to breaking forms, eliminating boundaries, and challenging the status quo, ALITH reimagines what is possible in dance and performance. Notable works STANCE (2016), Rainbow Queens (2018), Come On Down (2018), Dualis (2022), Signature Verses Liberation (2022), and traceable (2025) the latest 80-min solo work, exploring mental health and its impact on creativity. NEFER NEFER is a multidisciplinary creative ecosystem founded by Toyin Sogunro that explores movement, memory, ritual, and Black cultural expression through performance, education, and community gathering. Rooted in Black street and club dance forms, diasporic traditions, and contemporary storytelling, NEFER creates immersive experiences that investigate identity, ancestry, transformation, and collective care. Existing between the sacred and the street, its work transforms personal and cultural histories into spaces of connection, reflection, and liberation. Recent projects include Welcome Home, The Vibe Session, Emergence, A Pull on the Soul, and Celestial Psalms: A Ceremony of Return, works that honor resilience, imagination, and the enduring spirit of the African diaspora. Diyanna Monet Diyanna Monet is a Washington DC multidisciplinary artist, whose enthusiasm and ambition for movement stems from her childhood exposure to music genres such as Hip-Hop, R&B, and the native Go-Go sound, which catalyzed her path in DJing. Inspired by several collectives and artists in the city, Diyanna’s creative blends of art, DJing, and dance convey reminiscent energies of the “House Party”
Denton Juneteenth Art Exhibit & Poetry Slam 2026
Denton, TX • Jun 18, 2026
The Greater Denton Arts Council hosts a Juneteenth art exhibit opening reception with a poetry slam at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, part of Denton Juneteenth's week-long programming. Free admission.
Albuquerque Museum Third Thursday: Juneteenth 2026
Albuquerque, NM • Jun 18, 2026
The Albuquerque Museum's Third Thursday in June centers Juneteenth with free evening programming including live music, performances, gallery talks, and family-friendly activities exploring Black history and culture. The free monthly community event extends Juneteenth observance with expanded museum hours.
Madison Senior Center Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Madison, WI • Jun 18, 2026
The Madison Senior Center hosts a free Juneteenth Celebration at Madison Central Library featuring barbecue, live music, lawn games, and community gathering. Open to all ages.
WPA Juneteenth Concert with Pittsburgh Symphony at Mellon Park
Pittsburgh, PA • Jun 18, 2026
Mellon Park hosts free Western Pennsylvania (WPA) Juneteenth concerts each evening from June 18 through June 21, 2026, 4pm-10pm. The 2026 lineup includes the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra opening the run on June 18, followed by 702, Morris Day & The Time, Kut Klose, Jon B, Dru Hill, The Blackbyrds, Hi-Five and Donnell Jones across the weekend.
The Valentine Juneteenth Black History Tour
Richmond, VA • Jun 18, 2026
Richmond's Valentine museum offers a free guided tour of its collection focused on Black history in the Richmond region in commemoration of Juneteenth. The tour examines the lives, labor and legacy of African Americans in the former capital of the Confederacy, drawing on the Valentine's deep collection of photographs, artifacts and oral histories. Free with reservation.
Juneteenth Freedom Bike Ride - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA • Jun 19, 2026
Community bike ride and wellness event celebrating freedom and resilience through historic neighborhoods.
Des Moines Public Library Juneteenth Programming 2026
Des Moines, IA • Jun 19, 2026
Des Moines Public Library hosts free Juneteenth programming including book displays, author talks, family storytimes, and cultural events celebrating African American freedom and heritage across its branches.
Emancipation March & Service at Reedy Chapel AME
Galveston, TX • Jun 19, 2026
Community march and service at historic Reedy Chapel, a focal site of early Juneteenth observances.
Juneteenth @ NJPAC
Newark, NJ • Jun 19, 2026
NJPAC's flagship Juneteenth celebration of freedom with a street fair, poetry, music, and thoughtful conversations.
National Harbor Juneteenth Rhythm & Roots Stage 2026
National Harbor, MD • Jun 19, 2026
The Rhythm & Roots Stage from MGM National Harbor anchors the Fifth Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration at National Harbor. Live performances begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, leading into a community screening of Black Panther from 7 to 9 p.m. The stage features regional and national R&B, soul, jazz, and gospel artists in a free outdoor program open to all.
Juneteenth Walk to the River 2026
Savannah, GA • Jun 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.
Historic Avenue Cultural Center Juneteenth Open House
Mobile, AL • Jun 19, 2026
Visit the Historic Avenue Cultural Center, a mini-replica of the Ben May Library that served as the Davis Avenue Branch of the Mobile Public Library, the city's library for Black residents during segregation, for a Juneteenth open house. The center, which opened in 2023, anchors Mobile's restored Davis Avenue corridor (now MLK Jr Ave) and tells the story of the African-American business and cultural district that once thrived there.
Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration
Long Beach, CA • Jun 19, 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.
Fort Monroe Juneteenth Day & Sail250 Virginia Parade of Sail
Hampton, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Fort Monroe National Monument, the site where in 1619 the first enslaved Africans arrived in English North America and where, in 1861, three self-emancipated men sought refuge and helped shape Union 'contraband' policy, hosts a day-long Juneteenth celebration of history, culture and freedom on June 19, 2026. The day coincides with the Sail250 Virginia Parade of Sail bringing international tall ships into Hampton Roads.
Summer of Soul Juneteenth at Jimi Hendrix Park
Seattle, WA • Jun 19, 2026
Seattle's largest and longest-running Juneteenth celebration: full day of live performances by local and national acts, vendors, and family activities, continuing the tradition started by DeCharlene Williams in 1983.
Forward in Freedom Juneteenth Celebration — Kaw Point Park, KCK
Kansas City, KS • Jun 19, 2026
Kansas City, Kansas wraps its Juneteenth observance at Kaw Point Park with live music, food and a fireworks finale. The official Forward in Freedom celebration kicks off with a community parade down 5th Street, concluding at Kaw Point Park overlooking the Kaw and Missouri rivers: a site of historical significance for Black Kansas City.
Norfolk Juneteenth Freedom Fest - Town Point Park
Norfolk, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Waterfront celebration with music, vendors, fireworks and cultural tributes.
City of Waterbury Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Waterbury, CT • Jun 19, 2026
The City of Waterbury hosts its official Juneteenth Celebration on June 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at City Hall. The ceremony includes a Juneteenth flag raising, speakers honoring the legacy of emancipation, and vendors highlighting local Black-owned businesses and community organizations.
Juneteenth Jamboree & Tritton Commemorative Walk 2026
New Haven, CT • Jun 19, 2026
The Official Juneteenth Coalition of Greater New Haven and the International Festival of Arts & Ideas return to the New Haven Green for the Juneteenth Jamboree, an hours-long celebration with dance, drumming, and the signature Elder Honoring Ceremony. At 4 p.m. the event begins with a commemorative walk around the Green honoring Lucy and Lois Tritton, the mother and daughter who in 1825 were the last enslaved people sold at auction on the Green.
Raleigh Juneteenth - Community & Faith Events
Raleigh, NC • Jun 19, 2026
Citywide programs and services around the holiday led by local partners.
Juneteenth on the East
Oklahoma City, OK • Jun 19, 2026
Three-day Juneteenth festival featuring a headlining performance by Lupe Fiasco, live music, food trucks, and vendors.
Indy Juneteenth Festival at Indiana State Fairgrounds
Indianapolis, IN • Jun 19, 2026
The city's flagship Juneteenth festival is slated to move to the Fairgrounds for 2026-27.
Unity Fest Juneteenth Celebration
Baton Rouge, LA • Jun 19, 2026
Free Juneteenth celebration hosted by the City of Baton Rouge with live music and family-friendly programming.
Champaign Park District Juneteenth at Douglass Park 2026
Champaign, IL • Jun 19, 2026
Champaign Park District and Champaign Public Library partner to bring family-friendly Juneteenth activities to Douglass Park. The celebration features vendors, games, crafts, educational stations about the holiday, and community programming. The event is free and open to all ages.
54th Annual Traditional Flint Juneteenth Celebration & Parade
Flint, MI • Jun 19, 2026
Flagship day of one of the country's oldest Juneteenth celebrations (founded 1972). Festival 12-5 p.m. with classic car parade, bounce houses, food and vendors; parade line-up at 5 p.m.
Dellwood Juneteenth Parade (Community Listing)
St. Louis, MO • Jun 19, 2026
Community parade with civic groups and marching units; details posted closer to June.
Twin Cities Juneteenth Highlights
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN • Jun 19, 2026
Coverage of major Twin Cities events (West Broadway Block Party, Rondo celebrations, cookouts, more).
Freedom Song Sing-along (Juneteenth) 2026
Williamsburg, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Interactive sing-along program led by renowned educator and performer Dr. Kathy Bullock, exploring songs of bondage and liberation in African American history. Part of Colonial Williamsburg’s Juneteenth weekend programming.
16th Annual Juneteenth Family Freedom Day Festival at Avalon Village
Highland Park, MI • Jun 19, 2026
Festival in Avalon Village's eco-village campus, 3-8 p.m. - the family-day finale of the Juneteenth In Detroit weekend, with Black-owned vendors, kids activities, food, and live performances.
Celebrate Juneteenth & Hampton VA250 Sail at Fort Monroe
Hampton, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Hampton's signature Juneteenth observance unfolds at Fort Monroe: the 'Freedom's Fortress' that sheltered self-emancipated people during the Civil War and stands a stone's throw from the site where the first Africans arrived in English North America in 1619. Held in conjunction with the Sail250 Virginia Parade of Sail (tall ships and military vessels processing through Hampton Roads), the day-long celebration runs roughly 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and features cultural displays, food, family activities, and a headlining concert with Musiq Soulchild and Amerie. Free and open to the public.
Juneteenth: A Chavis Celebration
Raleigh, NC • Jun 19, 2026
Juneteenth: A Chavis Celebration takes place at John Chavis Memorial Park on Friday, June 19, 2026 featuring waterslides, water games, arts and crafts, a live DJ, vendor booths, wellness screenings, a splash pad and food trucks. The free event honors the historic Chavis Park: the city's first park for Black Raleighites during segregation.
JuneteenthKC Parade
Kansas City, MO • Jun 19, 2026
Annual parade kicking off festival weekend through the historic 18th & Vine district.
Anacostia Community Museum Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Washington, DC • Jun 19, 2026
The Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum hosts Juneteenth programming centered on its 'We Make History' exhibit (May 30, 2026 - Jan. 2, 2028), exploring how communities collect, preserve, and share local history. Free family programming, gallery talks, and community storytelling sessions anchor the day.
DJ Nite tribute to Juneteenth: Crisanto Santa Ana
Anaheim, CA • Jun 19, 2026
DJ-hosted music experience celebrating Juneteenth with Crisanto Santa Ana spinning vinyl at the Packing House.
Juneteenth Park Celebration - 15th Annual 'Unfinished Dreams of Freedom'
Spokane, WA • Jun 19, 2026
15th annual Juneteenth Celebration themed 'Unfinished Dreams of Freedom' featuring live music, entertainment, food, local vendors, speakers, family activities, and the SeattleFWC26 Fan Zone. The flagship Juneteenth event in the Inland Northwest.
Findlay Market Juneteenth Panel & Jubilee Weekend
Cincinnati, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Fifth annual "We Rise, Heal, and Overcome" Juneteenth panel (June 19) and all-day Juneteenth Jubilee (June 21) celebrating Black-owned businesses with special dishes, community programming, and Cincinnati Public Library partners.
Historic Athens Juneteenth Celebration Downtown
Athens, GA • Jun 19, 2026
Historic Athens and ACC People & Belonging host a Juneteenth Celebration in Downtown Athens on Friday, June 19, 2026. The event features live performances, storytelling, food trucks, vendors, educational exhibits and family-friendly activities throughout downtown. Coordinated by the historic preservation nonprofit Historic Athens.
Ogden Juneteenth Freedom & Heritage Festival 2026
Ogden, UT • Jun 19, 2026
Hosted since 1989 by the Project Success Coalition, the Ogden Juneteenth Freedom & Heritage Festival is the longest-running Juneteenth celebration in Utah. The three-day festival celebrates the rich history, heritage, and achievements of the Black community through inspiring performances, educational exhibits, empowering discussions, vendor markets, food, gospel choir, and live entertainment along Historic 25th Street.
Leimert Park Juneteenth Freedom Bike Ride 2026
Los Angeles, CA • Jun 19, 2026
The annual Juneteenth Freedom Bike Ride takes a 9-, 14-, or 19-mile route starting and ending at Leimert Park on Friday, June 19, 2026. The community ride celebrates Juneteenth, Black freedom, and South LA cycling culture, with refreshments and a vendor village at the finish line in the historic Leimert Park Village.
Charlottesville Juneteenth Creative Celebration 2026
Charlottesville, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Charlottesville's Juneteenth Creative Celebration brings artists, musicians, and writers together on June 19, 2026 in downtown Charlottesville. Programming spotlights Black creative communities in central Virginia with live performances, visual art, and spoken word, listed as part of the Virginia 250 / VA Juneteenth statewide observance.
NAACP Killeen Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration 2026
Killeen, TX • Jun 19, 2026
The NAACP Killeen Branch hosts a Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration on Friday, June 19 at 10 a.m. at the Douse Community Center and VFW Post 9191, featuring free music, food and family activities honoring freedom and community unity. Part of the NAACP's three-day 'Building Our Beloved Community' programming.
Denver Juneteenth - City Highlights
Denver, CO • Jun 19, 2026
Local coverage of festival details, parade info, headliners and weekend programming.
Historic Ballard House Juneteenth Open House 2026
Birmingham, AL • Jun 19, 2026
The Historic Ballard House hosts a free Juneteenth open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring performing artists, interactive culture and art activities, and history- and literacy-based programming for all ages. Built in 1907 and once a Black-owned boarding house for traveling musicians and Negro League players, the Ballard House is now a center for arts and cultural preservation in Birmingham's historic Civil Rights District.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Juneteenth 2026
Birmingham, AL • Jun 19, 2026
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute opens with free admission for Juneteenth, 11 AM to 5 PM, featuring a Kids Zone, food trucks, line dancing, and music. Visitors can tour exhibits documenting Birmingham's pivotal role in the American Civil Rights Movement.
Rialto Juneteenth Jam 2026
San Bernardino, CA • Jun 19, 2026
Juneteenth celebration with market, movies, food, music, and basketball. Family-oriented entertainment, games, resources, and community. Includes car show, Miss Juneteenth competition, women's 3v3 basketball, hair show, and cook-off. Located in Rialto, adjacent to San Bernardino in the Inland Empire.
Shoreline Village Juneteenth Celebration Long Beach 2026
Long Beach, CA • Jun 19, 2026
Shoreline Village hosts a Juneteenth Celebration in partnership with the Downtown Long Beach Alliance featuring live DJs, step show, cultural activations, face painting, arts and crafts, and a wide range of local food vendors and art displays.
Sacramento Juneteenth Art Walk 2026
Sacramento, CA • Jun 19, 2026
B Street Theatre and partner arts organizations welcome anyone to join a free Juneteenth Art Walk featuring exhibitions, performances and pop-up activations from Black artists across midtown Sacramento.
Tampa Museum of Art - Juneteenth Cultural Celebration
Tampa, FL • Jun 19, 2026
Free museum admission with art-making, performances, vendors and community programming.
Mitchelville Juneteenth Freedom 5K
Hilton Head, SC • Jun 19, 2026
Annual Juneteenth Freedom 5K with packet pick-up 8:00-8:45 AM, race start 9:00 AM. Includes commemorative t-shirt and finisher's medal.
Indy Juneteenth Parade
Indianapolis, IN • Jun 19, 2026
Annual Juneteenth parade returning "bigger and better" per organizers.
Amplify: Songs of Justice
Louisville, KY • Jun 19, 2026
Kentucky Opera's annual Juneteenth evening of music, art, and spoken word, presented as part of Louisville's official Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration.
Museum of Boulder Juneteenth Liberation Day Celebration 2026
Boulder, CO • Jun 19, 2026
Museum of Boulder partners with Out Boulder County for a Juneteenth Liberation Day Celebration honoring Black freedom and the intersections of Black and LGBTQ+ liberation. The program features performances, speakers, art, and community gathering spaces inside and outside the museum.
National Archives Juneteenth: General Order No. 3 Display 2026
Washington, DC • Jun 19, 2026
The National Archives displays the original Emancipation Proclamation and General Order No. 3 - the order that granted freedom to enslaved people in Galveston, TX - for Juneteenth 2026. Free public viewings, a reading of General Order No. 3, and gallery talks anchor one of DC's most historically significant Juneteenth observances.
Owensboro Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Owensboro, KY • Jun 19, 2026
Owensboro's annual Juneteenth Celebration anchors Western Kentucky's holiday calendar on June 19, 2026 with music, food, family activities, and historical programming. Part of statewide coordination from Kentucky Tourism's Black Travelers initiative, the riverfront city's event highlights Black history along the Ohio River.
We Outside: A Brooklyn Juneteenth
New York, NY • Jun 19, 2026
Brooklyn cultural celebration with live music, dance, and spoken word in the Plaza at 300 Ashland: a free outdoor Juneteenth gathering 2pm-8pm.
Juneteenth, A Freedom Celebration - Elegba Folklore Society
Richmond, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Signature riverfront ceremony, performances, vendors, and ancestry tributes along the Trail of Enslaved Africans.
Juneteenth PastPort Journey to Freedom & Legacy
Galveston, TX • Jun 19, 2026
Self-guided heritage journey through historic Galveston churches, schools, public art, and cultural institutions tracing the birthplace of Juneteenth: pick up a printed PastPort or follow along digitally.
BCRI Freedom Day - Free Admission & Programs
Birmingham, AL • Jun 19, 2026
Free admission day with talks, kids zone, vendors, live broadcasts and community programming.
Black Wall Street Juneteenth Marketplace
Tulsa, OK • Jun 19, 2026
Vendors and entrepreneurs highlight Tulsa's historic Black business legacy in a vibrant open-air market.
Neighborhood Juneteenth Celebrations (JAX)
Jacksonville, FL • Jun 19, 2026
Block parties and park events across neighborhoods (music, vendors, kids zone).
Fargo Community Juneteenth at Renaissance Hall 2026
Fargo, ND • Jun 19, 2026
The second annual Fargo community Juneteenth Celebration begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 19 at Renaissance Hall (650 NP Ave). The event includes food, live music, educational materials, and activities for kids. Free and open to the public.
National Juneteenth of Alabama - Freedom Day Parade
Birmingham, AL • Jun 19, 2026
Morning parade through the Civil Rights District with community groups, bands, and vendors.
Juneteenth on Georgia's Coast Brunswick 2026
Brunswick, GA • Jun 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.
Springfield Juneteenth Jubilee Flag Raising & Block Party 2026
Springfield, MA • Jun 19, 2026
The Springfield Juneteenth Jubilee returns to Mason Square at the Black Vietnam Veterans Memorial for its annual flag raising and block party. Organized by the Springfield Juneteenth Jubilee Committee in partnership with the City of Springfield, the multi-day jubilee includes a youth panel, the official flag raising ceremony, a community block party, family fun day, and a Father's Day brunch. Programming honors Black history, culture, and the legacy of emancipation in Western Massachusetts.
Laurel Grove School Museum First Annual Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Alexandria, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Laurel Grove School Museum hosts its First Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Fairfax County. The historic one-room schoolhouse, built by formerly enslaved people for Black children's education, opens its grounds for tours, living history demonstrations, and family programming.
Sherman Hill Juneteenth Event 2026
Des Moines, IA • Jun 19, 2026
The Sherman Hill Association hosts an annual Juneteenth event in the historic Sherman Hill neighborhood of Des Moines. The event brings neighbors together for a community-driven celebration featuring music, food, and recognition of the historical significance of Juneteenth. Programming details and times are announced on the Sherman Hill Association website.
Miss Juneteenth Pageant
Greenville, MS • Jun 19, 2026
Miss Juneteenth Pageant as part of Greenville's two-day Juneteenth celebration honoring freedom and community.
Roxbury Homecoming Juneteenth Celebration
Boston, MA • Jun 19, 2026
Embrace Boston's annual Roxbury Homecoming Juneteenth celebration with music, community programming, and Black cultural programming in Nubian Square.
WPA Juneteenth - Official Page
Pittsburgh, PA • Jun 19, 2026
Official updates, daily lineups and logistics for the four-day festival.
Denver Juneteenth Parade - Five Points
Denver, CO • Jun 19, 2026
Historic community parade leading into the festival in Five Points.
KCK Juneteenth 2026 - Forward in Freedom
Kansas City, KS • Jun 19, 2026
Kansas City, Kansas hosts its 2026 Juneteenth Celebration 'Forward in Freedom: Honoring Our Legacy' as an all-day event with a community parade down 5th Street and an evening celebration at Kaw Point Park complete with live music, vendors, food, and a fireworks finale.
Greater Miami Juneteenth Events Guide
Miami, FL • Jun 19, 2026
Official destination guide to concerts, festivals, and cultural events across Miami.
Hattiesburg Juneteenth Festival
Hattiesburg, MS • Jun 19, 2026
The Hattiesburg Juneteenth Festival is a free two-day celebration of freedom held at Vernon Dahmer Park, named for the civil rights leader who gave his life registering Black voters in Mississippi. The festival opens June 19 with a flag raising ceremony, a citywide parade beginning at the Hattiesburg Police Department, gospel, blues and R&B performances, and a fireworks show that evening. Saturday brings a car show, softball, cornhole and pickleball tournaments, a kids zone with rides and swimming, and rows of food, art and craft vendors. The Pine Belt's signature Juneteenth gathering draws thousands across Forrest County and South Mississippi.
Karamu House - Juneteenth Programs
Cleveland, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Performances including tributes and cultural showcases associated with citywide Juneteenth.
Cranbrook Art Museum Juneteenth Programming 2026
Bloomfield Hills, MI • Jun 19, 2026
Cranbrook Art Museum offers free admission and Juneteenth-focused gallery programming on June 19, 2026 as part of metro Detroit's official slate of Juneteenth events. Visitors can experience tours highlighting Black artists in the permanent collection, drop-in art-making, and discussions of freedom in contemporary practice on the museum's historic Bloomfield Hills campus.
Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony
Greenville, MS • Jun 19, 2026
Flag-raising ceremony commemorating the significance of Juneteenth, opening Greenville's two-day Juneteenth celebration.
Juneteenth in the African American Cultural Garden
Cleveland, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Ceremony with reenactments, the Grand March, music, dance, and children's activities.
Racine Juneteenth Parade 2026
Racine, WI • Jun 19, 2026
The Racine Juneteenth Parade celebrates Black freedom and community pride with marching bands, community organizations, civic groups, and performance troupes processing through downtown Racine.
City of Racine Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Racine, WI • Jun 19, 2026
Racine's annual Juneteenth Celebration is a free community event featuring a parade, live music, vendors, food, and family programming honoring African American emancipation and Racine's deep Juneteenth tradition (now in its 51st year).
The Healing Rhythm of the Drums
Portsmouth, NH • Jun 19, 2026
The Healing Rhythm of the Drums is a cross-cultural Juneteenth ceremony held at the African Burying Ground Memorial Park in downtown Portsmouth on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM. The gathering opens with a Native American blessing, continues with the public reading of the names of Portsmouth's enslaved Africans interred at the site, and culminates in African drumming and dance honoring ancestors. Free and open to all, the ceremony is one of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire's signature Juneteenth observances and typically draws community members from across the Seacoast region. The African Burying Ground was rediscovered in 2003 during a street project and consecrated as a memorial park in 2015.
3rd Annual Juneteenth Unity Parade
Beaufort, SC • Jun 19, 2026
Beaufort's third annual Juneteenth Unity Parade kicks off at 10 a.m. along the downtown parade route, bringing together community groups, civic organizations, and residents to commemorate emancipation.
Cleveland Heights Juneteenth: Rooted in Freedom 2026
Cleveland Heights, OH • Jun 19, 2026
The City of Cleveland Heights partners with Djapo Cultural Arts Institute for the annual Juneteenth Celebration themed 'Rooted in Freedom, A Legacy in Liberation.' The 2026 program at Cain Park includes an evening concert with live bands, African dance and drum performances, and historical re-enactments honoring the meaning of the day. Free and open to the public.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Juneteenth Free Day 2026
Cincinnati, OH • Jun 19, 2026
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at The Banks offers free admission on Juneteenth, June 19, 2026, paired with live music, food trucks, and a Community Market featuring Black-owned businesses. Visitors can explore signature exhibitions including 'The Struggle Continues' and the museum's slave pen on a day designed to draw families from across the tri-state region.
Juneteenth Festival on the Brazos: Gospel Experience 2026
Waco, TX • Jun 19, 2026
The Juneteenth Festival on the Brazos kicks off Friday, June 19, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Brazos Park East with the Gospel Experience: live music, food and family activities. Free admission.
Knoxville MLK Parade and Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Knoxville, TN • Jun 19, 2026
Knoxville's signature Juneteenth event combines the Annual MLK Parade with the Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026. The parade lines up at Chilhowee Park (Gate #13, 301 N Beaman St) at 8:30 AM and steps off at 10:00 AM, marching down Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to Dr. Walter Hardy Park. From 11 AM to 3 PM, the Juneteenth Celebration at Dr. Walter Hardy Park features live entertainment, 50+ vendors, food, and family-friendly activities. Free bus transportation to the lineup is provided. Organized by the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission of Greater Knoxville.
2026 East Orange Juneteenth Community Celebration
East Orange, NJ • Jun 19, 2026
The City of East Orange's Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs hosts its annual Juneteenth Community Celebration at Oval Park. The free, family-friendly event runs from 12 PM to 4 PM and features live entertainment, games, street vendors, and food trucks. The celebration brings together residents of this historically Black North Jersey city to honor the Juneteenth holiday with community programming, music, and family activities.
Lubbock RISE UP Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Lubbock, TX • Jun 19, 2026
Lubbock's official Juneteenth celebration runs Thursday, June 18 through Sunday, June 21, 2026 under the theme 'GATHER. REMEMBER. CELEBRATE.' The week features the Annual Senior Breakfast, United Supermarkets Juneteenth parade, Annual Health Fair and Kids' Zone, Gospel festival, and Freedom Celebration with live music and H-E-B fireworks.
Stay Black & Live - Carver Museum ATX
Austin, TX • Jun 19, 2026
Citywide Juneteenth programming series at the Carver Museum with performances and talks.
Legacy of Freedom II: Dayton Juneteenth Concert with Goapele 2026
Dayton, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Levitt Pavilion Dayton and Home of Urban Creative Arts present the fifth annual Juneteenth commemoration and concert, Legacy of Freedom II, on Thursday, June 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. The free event opens with a southern soul line dance pre-show and DJ SKNO, followed by ceremonies featuring DJAPO Cultural Arts Institute's African Dance and Drumming, Premium Blend's Black Music Month tribute, poetry, a live choir, creative sculptures, and food trucks. R&B visionary Goapele headlines at 7:45 p.m.
Juneteenth Celebration at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument 2026
Cleveland, OH • Jun 19, 2026
On June 19, 2026 from 11 AM to 3 PM, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument on Cleveland's Public Square hosts a Juneteenth celebration anchored on the reading of General Order No. 3 and dialogue about its meaning. The free program includes story time featuring titles from the Cleveland Public Library, coloring stations, snacks, and tours of the Civil War monument.
The Block Juneteenth Marketplace Asheville 2026
Asheville, NC • Jun 19, 2026
The Block Juneteenth Marketplace activates Asheville's historic Eagle/Market Street District, the longtime hub of the city's African American business community. Vendors, artists, and food trucks line the streets while live music, walking tours, and storytelling honor the legacy of Black Asheville. The free marketplace runs in tandem with the Pack Square Juneteenth concert and is presented by community partners including the MLK Jr. Association of Asheville.
38th Annual Juneteenth Celebration (NNBCAS)
Reno, NV • Jun 19, 2026
Northern Nevada's flagship Juneteenth event, hosted for the 38th consecutive year by the Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society (NNBCAS), takes place at J Resort's Glow Plaza in downtown Reno. The free outdoor celebration runs midday Friday and brings together live music, soul food and Black-owned food vendors, community resource tables, youth programming, and recognition of Reno's Black elders and civic leaders. Founded in 1988, NNBCAS organizes two signature annual events, the MLK Birthday Gala in January and this Juneteenth celebration, to promote Black cultural awareness, education, and unity across the Truckee Meadows. Past years have included a Miss Juneteenth competition (presented by Shades of Queening), a Black history exhibit, and ceremonial Emancipation Proclamation readings.
Miss Juneteenth Fayetteville Scholarship Pageant Crowning
Fayetteville, NC • Jun 19, 2026
Crowning ceremony for the Miss Juneteenth Fayetteville Scholarship Pageant takes place during the Juneteenth Jubilee, with visual art partners Black Artist Forward, Black Canvas, and the Fayetteville State University Fine Arts department.
Opal's Walk for Freedom 2026
Fort Worth, TX • Jun 19, 2026
Dr. Opal Lee leads her annual 2.5-mile walk on Friday, June 19 at 9:00 a.m., recognizing the 2.5 years it took for the news of freedom to reach enslaved people in Texas. The walk in Fort Worth's cultural district includes live music and community engagement.
Studio Museum in Harlem Juneteenth Day of Reflection & Action
Manhattan, NY • Jun 19, 2026
The Studio Museum in Harlem commemorates Juneteenth with a full day of community-centered programming at its newly reopened 125th Street home, running 11am to 8pm. The day opens with wellness-focused experiences led by Tara Aura including a healing sound bath and movement workshop on the museum's roof terrace. Programming also includes an intergenerational workshop on the impact of incarceration on families, a panel discussion with Artistic Noise, and an evening musical performance on The Stoop by Harlem-based pianist Warner Meadows with guest performers.
Juneteenth in Queens: 5th Annual Festival at Roy Wilkins Park
Queens, NY • Jun 19, 2026
The 5th Annual Juneteenth in Queens Festival returns to Roy Wilkins Park in St. Albans/Jamaica with a theme of 'Black to the Future.' The free, community-empowered event centers Black creativity, business, love, wealth, networking, opportunity, excellence and joy. Held in the heart of Southeast Queens, the festival commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, while envisioning the future of the community through music, vendors, family activities, food and culture. Doors open at noon and the celebration runs into the evening.
Tennessee State Museum - Juneteenth Celebration
Nashville, TN • Jun 19, 2026
Talks, performances, kids' crafts, and special exhibits.
Chapel Hill–Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration
Chapel Hill, NC • Jun 19, 2026
The Town of Chapel Hill and Town of Carrboro present the annual Chapel Hill–Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration, hosted by Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture. The event brings live music, art, history programming and family activities to the Triangle's college-town community.
NMAAM - Juneteenth Free Day & Programs
Nashville, TN • Jun 19, 2026
Museum programs and free admission day celebrating freedom and culture.
Lexington Juneteenth Jubilee at African Cemetery No. 2 2026
Lexington, KY • Jun 19, 2026
The annual Juneteenth Jubilee at African Cemetery No. 2 honors the spirit of freedom and the United States Colored Troops buried at the historic Black cemetery in Lexington's East End. The program includes wreath-laying, music, spoken word, and remarks honoring Civil War soldiers who fought for freedom. African Cemetery No. 2 was established in 1869 and is the resting place of more than 5,000 African Americans, including dozens of USCT soldiers.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Art & Vendor Market 2026
Chapel Hill, NC • Jun 19, 2026
The art and vendor market is a centerpiece of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration, featuring local Black artists, makers, nonprofits, and food vendors. Running 4 p.m.-8 p.m., the market accompanies live performances, dance, and history exhibits in a free community festival commemorating the end of slavery and celebrating Black culture in southern Orange County.
Juneteenth Jubilee Detroit - Roots, Rhythm & Flow (Riverfront)
Detroit, MI • Jun 19, 2026
Family day on the riverfront with fun run, wellness vendors, music, and small-business activations; produced with Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.
The Family Reunion - A Juneteenth Celebration
Phoenix, AZ • Jun 19, 2026
Live music, DJs, local vendors, small-business marketplace, community vibe.
Juneteenth Free Day at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Boston, MA • Jun 19, 2026
Admission to the MFA Boston is free for all Massachusetts residents on June 19, 2026 in honor of Juneteenth. The museum's day-long programming features performances, art-making activities, gallery talks and tours focused on works by Black artists in the MFA's collection.
City of Gary Juneteenth Celebration
Gary, IN • Jun 19, 2026
Annual Juneteenth celebration hosted by the City of Gary Parks Department with a parade, fun, food, and activities for all ages.
Joliet City Square Juneteenth Friday Night Concert 2026
Joliet, IL • Jun 19, 2026
On Friday, June 19, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the City of Joliet hosts a Friday Night Concert Series in honor of Juneteenth featuring gospel music. The concert takes place at City Square, downtown Joliet's new gathering space at the corner of Clinton and Chicago Streets. The series is presented in partnership with Chicago Street Pub as part of the inaugural City Square 2026 events season.
University of Louisville Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Louisville, KY • Jun 19, 2026
The University of Louisville hosts campus Juneteenth programming including lectures, art exhibits, and a campus celebration on June 19, 2026. UofL's events are coordinated by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in partnership with student organizations and the Cultural Center, with most programming free and open to students, faculty, and the public.
8th Annual Coastal Bend Juneteenth Festival 2026
Corpus Christi, TX • Jun 19, 2026
The Coastal Bend Juneteenth Festival runs June 19-21, 2026 at Water's Edge Park with the theme 'Waves of Liberation.' The 3-day celebration features live music headlined by Bun B and Grammy-nominated R&B artist Elle Varner, food trucks, Black-owned vendors, and health and educational exhibits. The festival has grown from 500 attendees in 2018 to more than 22,000 in 2025.
Juneteenth at The Wright - Programs & Family Day
Detroit, MI • Jun 19, 2026
Day-long Juneteenth programming at The Wright: talks, performances, family activities; prior years included an 8-mile community bike ride and free/low-cost entry windows.
Van Cortlandt Park Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Bronx, NY • Jun 19, 2026
The Van Cortlandt Park Alliance hosts a Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2026 in the Bronx's largest park, featuring music, family activities, history programming, and Black-owned vendors. Free and open to all ages as part of the alliance's annual park programming calendar.
Juneteenth Festival of Service - Dallas
Dallas, TX • Jun 19, 2026
Multi-day celebration of service, education, art, entertainment and community pride in the DFW metroplex.
Walters Art Museum Juneteenth Block Party 2026
Baltimore, MD • Jun 19, 2026
The Walters Art Museum hosts a Juneteenth Block Party on June 19, 2026 in its Mount Vernon plaza, complementing AFRAM and other citywide programming. The free, family-friendly event features live performances, hands-on art-making, gallery talks centered on the Walters' African and African diaspora collections, and after-hours museum access.
Juneteenth Celebration at Brush Park
Mount Vernon, NY • Jun 19, 2026
City-hosted Juneteenth celebration featuring music, food, beverages, games, giveaways, and more to honor the significance of Juneteenth and celebrate the rich history, resilience, and contributions of the Black community.
Norfolk Sail250, Juneteenth & Harborfest 2026
Norfolk, VA • Jun 19, 2026
From June 19-23, 2026, Norfolk's downtown waterfront hosts a five-day combined celebration of Sail250 Virginia, Juneteenth Norfolk, and the 50th Annual Norfolk Harborfest. Free public events include tall ship tours, an interactive education center, concerts, fireworks, a Juneteenth ceremony, food trucks, and family activities. The unprecedented combination represents one of the largest waterfront events in the Mid-Atlantic.
Myrtle Beach Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Myrtle Beach, SC • Jun 19, 2026
The City of Myrtle Beach and the Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Cultural Arts Center host the city's annual Juneteenth Celebration. The free event features live music, kids' activities, a unity parade, food vendors, and educational programming on the legacy of the historic school. Anchored at the school site, the celebration honors the Grand Strand's Black heritage.
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom at Discovery Green
Houston, TX • Jun 19, 2026
Family-friendly Juneteenth festival with live music, top DJs, art, BLCK Market vendors, food trucks, and fireworks at Discovery Green and Avenida Houston.
Lift Every Voice Drone & Light Show 2026
Stone Mountain, GA • Jun 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.
Cary Songs of Freedom Juneteenth 2026
Cary, NC • Jun 19, 2026
Songs of Freedom is the Town of Cary's Juneteenth celebration at Downtown Cary Park from 3:30-9:00 PM. The free, soulful evening features historian Darrell Stover, live reenactments, spoken word, a saxophone summit, and music celebrating unity, culture, and joy. Food trucks, family activities, and community vendors round out the program.
Missouri History Museum Juneteenth Day 2026
St. Louis, MO • Jun 19, 2026
The Missouri History Museum in Forest Park offers a free Juneteenth Day on June 19, 2026, with gallery talks, archival displays from the Dred Scott era, family activities, and live performances. The museum's permanent exhibitions on civil rights and St. Louis Black history anchor the program.
Canton Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Canton, OH • Jun 19, 2026
The annual Canton Juneteenth Celebration is a daylong community event featuring a 5K Run/Walk, Health Fair, Community Forum and live performances from artists and community groups. The celebration honors Black freedom, history and culture in Stark County and brings together residents, organizations and local businesses.
Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom PBS Screening at Centerpoint Library 2026
Birmingham, AL • Jun 19, 2026
Centerpoint Public Library, part of the Jefferson County Library Cooperative, hosts a free community screening of the PBS documentary 'Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom' as part of Birmingham's Juneteenth programming. The film explores the spiritual roots of the holiday and the role of Black churches in the long road to emancipation, followed by a community discussion.
NCCU Juneteenth Symposium & Family Day
Durham, NC • Jun 19, 2026
North Carolina Central University, the nation's first publicly funded HBCU liberal arts institution, hosts its Juneteenth Symposium & Family Day on June 19, 2026. The day features academic panels, youth programs, and cultural showcases on NCCU's Durham campus, anchoring HBCU programming in the Triangle.
Juneteenth Family Day at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Jackson, MS • Jun 19, 2026
Interactive exhibits, musical tributes, and free admission in honor of Juneteenth.
City of Spartanburg Juneteenth Block Party
Spartanburg, SC • Jun 19, 2026
Outdoor block party on S. Daniel Morgan Avenue hosted by the City of Spartanburg to commemorate Juneteenth. 6-10 p.m.
Juneteenth on Almeda
Houston, TX • Jun 19, 2026
Third Ward Juneteenth celebration with live performances, Black-owned vendors, and community programming, hosted by Third Ward Cultural District in collaboration with My Southern Brand, Black Book Houston, and 4501 Almeda.
10th Annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival
Augusta, GA • Jun 19, 2026
Band of Brothers Augusta and Cliffisms Sports Bar & Grill present the 10th Annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival, the city's largest Juneteenth event. Friday, June 19, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds. Free and open to the public, featuring exhibits, soulful speakers, health and wellness checks, musical and spoken-word performances, kids' entertainment, and dozens of CSRA vendors. The 2025 edition headlined Goodie Mob and the RED Sample Band.
CIEDM Dedication to Environmental/Climate Justice & Safety @ Arcadia Ecohome
Arcadia, CA • Jun 19, 2026
June is a special month for observances of environmental and climate justice and safety for all in the history of humanity and human rights. In the US, June is National Immigrant Heritage Month and National Safety Month, and June 19 marks Juneteenth, a day symbolizing the end of slavery in America. Globally, June is Environment Month with the UN declared World Environment Day on June 5, Refugee Week is on June 15-21 and June 20 is World Refugee Day, also an UN officially designated international observance. CIEDM, as an environmental grassroots concerning about the environmental and climate impacts on disadvantaged groups and communities and the increasing number of climate refugees and relocatees, is taking following actions to take part in those above mentioned the global and national awareness campaigns: 1. A cleanup of the Arcadia Ecohome Microforest, including its individual gardens and mini-groves and adjoining sidewalk garden and public streets, all participated by our gardener crew, to maintain the overall and unique landscape design features. 2. A detail checkup-fixup of all environmental art installations throughout each gardens and groves in the Microforest. 3. An online educational campaign mainly through social media to raise public awareness of those campaigns and what we do as a local grassroots to support the national and global events.
Paine College Juneteenth — Mahogany Lounge Edition
Augusta, GA • Jun 19, 2026
Paine College, Augusta's historic HBCU founded in 1882, hosts a Mahogany Lounge Juneteenth Edition at the campus HEAL Complex. The program blends spoken word, music, and community conversation under Paine's longstanding 'Preparation for Transformation' banner. A recurring component of Augusta's Juneteenth weekend that connects students, alumni, and the broader Laney-Walker community. Check Paine's events calendar for exact time.
Pontiac Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade 2026
Pontiac, MI • Jun 19, 2026
The City of Pontiac hosts a Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade in Downtown Pontiac on Saginaw Street starting at 4 p.m., followed by music performances, DJ & Hustle Sessions, a Kids Zone with games and activities, local vendors, and a fireworks show.
Juneteenth Evening Conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones
Philadelphia, PA • Jun 19, 2026
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and creator of The 1619 Project Nikole Hannah-Jones leads a marquee Juneteenth Evening Conversation on Independence Mall, steps from the Liberty Bell and the President's House Memorial where George Washington kept enslaved Africans. Presented by Wawa Welcome America in partnership with VISIT PHILADELPHIA, the program explores the legacy of freedom, democracy, and the ongoing pursuit of racial justice through reflection and dialogue with the audience. The evening is preceded by a free outdoor screening of the film Harriet on the Mall, framing the program against America's 250th anniversary and the Semiquincentennial reckoning with slavery's role in the nation's founding. Bring a blanket; arrive early for seating.
Juneteenth Freedom Festival - Jackson, MS
Jackson, MS • Jun 19, 2026
Main Juneteenth festival in Jackson with concerts, family fun zone, food trucks, and local artists.
Radcliff Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Radcliff, KY • Jun 19, 2026
Radcliff's Juneteenth Celebration brings live music, vendors, food, and family programming to Hardin County on June 19, 2026. Just outside Fort Knox, Radcliff's event draws a diverse military and civilian crowd to mark emancipation as part of Kentucky's statewide Juneteenth calendar.
Memphis Juneteenth Urban Music Festival
Memphis, TN • Jun 19, 2026
Live music and entertainment at Health Sciences Park with guest speakers, Kidz Zone, vendor market, and a Juneteenth Shop Black Festival highlighting local Black-owned businesses.
Dogwood Dell Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Richmond, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Dogwood Dell's outdoor amphitheater opens its summer season with a Juneteenth Celebration featuring a special performance from the Elegba Folklore Society, acknowledging the history of Juneteenth, African American heritage, and Virginia's newest state holiday. Free admission.
Buffalo Juneteenth Cultural Marketplace
Buffalo, NY • Jun 19, 2026
Vendors, artisans, and small businesses gather to showcase African American culture and entrepreneurship.
Juneteenth Observance — WVU Holiday Closure
Morgantown, WV • Jun 19, 2026
West Virginia University, including WVU Institute of Technology, Potomac State College, Extension offices, and WVU Research Corp., observes Juneteenth as an official state holiday following the gubernatorial proclamation recognizing June 19 as the day enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom in 1865. University offices are closed and the day is marked through campus communications, library resource guides, and reflection programming organized by WVU's Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and partner student organizations. Community members are encouraged to attend regional Juneteenth events and engage with WVU Libraries' curated Juneteenth reading lists and exhibits.
Buffalo Juneteenth Parade
Buffalo, NY • Jun 19, 2026
Vibrant community parade showcasing floats, marching bands, and youth organizations.
Juneteenth with Lowe Art Breakthroughs
West Palm Beach, FL • Jun 19, 2026
Lowe Art Breakthroughs Corp hosts a two-part Juneteenth program at CityPlace combining hands-on art-making with live music. From 1:00 to 3:30 PM, a Family Art Creation Workshop invites participants of all ages to create personalized art journals that represent themselves, their heritage, and their hopes. The workshop is followed from 4:00 to 6:00 PM by a live music performance from dei 7 free range music, tracing the musical thread "From Africa to the Americas" with traditional African instruments, spirituals, jazz, blues, and contemporary forms. The free event celebrates the cultural lineage of Black art and music in observance of Juneteenth. Open to all; no experience required.
Juneteenth Community Day at the National Civil Rights Museum 2026
Memphis, TN • Jun 19, 2026
The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel marks Juneteenth with Community Day, offering free museum admission to all visitors. The day centers on freedom, culture, and health equity, with entertainment, educational activities, and community resources. Free admission is first-come, first-served with no advance reservation required.
Tacoma Juneteenth Celebration at Stewart Heights Park
Tacoma, WA • Jun 19, 2026
Tacoma's Juneteenth celebration at Stewart Heights Park is the largest in the Puget Sound region, featuring live music and entertainment across multiple stages and more than 100 vendors. The free, all-day event draws crowds from across Pierce County and Greater Seattle.
Juneteenth Park Celebration at Riverfront Park
Spokane, WA • Jun 19, 2026
The Inland Northwest Juneteenth Coalition hosts Spokane's flagship Juneteenth celebration on the North Bank of Riverfront Park. The free, family-centered, fully accessible event draws thousands from across Eastern Washington and North Idaho for an afternoon of live music, entertainment, cultural performances, kids' activities, a vibrant marketplace of Black-owned businesses and local vendors, food trucks, and community resource booths. The celebration honors the freedom of formerly enslaved people while uplifting the African American community of the Inland Northwest through art, education, and intergenerational gathering. Designed to be inclusive of all ages and abilities.
Olde Towne Portsmouth Juneteenth Celebration
Portsmouth, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Olde Towne Portsmouth marks Juneteenth with downtown programming along High Street, anchoring the city's historic waterfront district. The celebration is coordinated alongside Portsmouth's Festival Park Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival and brings vendors, music and family activities to the Olde Towne shopping and dining corridor.
Patchen Community Square Juneteenth Celebration
New York, NY • Jun 19, 2026
Brooklyn neighborhood Juneteenth celebration honoring the African Diaspora with food, music, and culture, 4pm-7pm.
Citywide Juneteenth Guide - Columbus
Columbus, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Roundups of parades, concerts, museum days, and community celebrations.
Juneteenth Celebration at Landis Valley Farm Museum 2026
Lancaster, PA • Jun 19, 2026
Watch the National Action Network Lancaster Chapter turn 1865 Lancaster into 1865 Galveston, Texas for one day in an immersive historical event. The day features 40 re-enactors, dancers, singers, and storytellers bringing the story of Juneteenth to life on the grounds of the Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum. 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Family-friendly and open to all.
Summerfest Juneteenth Day Celebration
Milwaukee, WI • Jun 19, 2026
Programming following the traditional parade/festival, with concerts and historical programming.
S.A. Juneteenth Block Party & Fair
San Antonio, TX • Jun 19, 2026
Growing block party & fair focused on education, health, and economic empowerment.
Gainesville Journey to Juneteenth 2026
Gainesville, FL • Jun 19, 2026
The City of Gainesville's Journey to Juneteenth is a month-long celebration running from Florida Emancipation Day on May 20 through Juneteenth on June 19, 2026. Programming spans concerts, lectures, museum days, and community events with a marquee Juneteenth Breakfast and Black Music Month Celebration as the centerpiece. The series partners with local cultural institutions and HBCUs to commemorate African American freedom and contributions.
5th Annual Juneteenth Block Party Celebration — Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH • Jun 19, 2026
The 5th Annual Juneteenth Block Party Celebration in Cincinnati runs Friday, June 19, 2026 from 10am to 1pm. The free, family-friendly event presented by the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio brings the community together to honor Juneteenth with music, vendors, food and family activities.
Poetic Therapy Juneteenth Festival
Albany, GA • Jun 19, 2026
Annual Juneteenth festival featuring spoken word, live performances by local artists, line dancing, and family activities.
Juneteenth Freedom Walk
Portsmouth, NH • Jun 19, 2026
The annual Juneteenth Freedom Walk crosses from Kittery, Maine to Portsmouth, New Hampshire on Friday, June 19, 2026. Walkers gather at 9:00 AM at John Paul Jones Memorial Park on the Kittery side of the Route 1 Memorial Bridge and step off at 9:30 AM for the 0.8-mile route to the African Burying Ground Memorial Park at 386 State Street, led by The Leftist Marching Band. Participants are encouraged to bring signs, tambourines, and friends. The walk arrives in time for the 11:00 AM Healing Rhythm of the Drums ceremony at the African Burying Ground. Co-presented by the Seacoast African American Cultural Center, Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, BLM NH, and Northstar AME Zion Church.
Juneteenth at the Charles H. Wright Museum
Detroit, MI • Jun 19, 2026
Full-day Juneteenth program with treasure hunt, silent yoga, healing-through-art workshop, outdoor field day, dance tribute, cookout, and live-music Juneteenth Afterglow.
Sioux Falls Juneteenth Cultural Performances 2026
Sioux Falls, SD • Jun 19, 2026
JuneteenthSF, Sioux Falls' premier community Juneteenth celebration, features cultural performances including music, dance, and spoken word poetry, alongside vendors selling food, crafts, and other goods. Confirm the 2026 venue on the JuneteenthSF website.
Juneteenth: From Freedom to Liberation — MOYA Performance
Mobile, AL • Jun 19, 2026
Mobile Parks & Recreation presents 'Juneteenth: From Freedom to Liberation,' featuring the performance group MOYA, who bring African song, dance, drums, storytelling, and audience interaction to a family-friendly Juneteenth experience at Hope Community Center. Building on the recurring annual program first staged in prior years, the event celebrates the cultural through-line from West Africa to the African-American experience. Free and open to the public.
Youngstown Juneteenth Freedom Fireworks at Wean Park 2026
Youngstown, OH • Jun 19, 2026
The Juneteenth Freedom Fireworks Display at Wean Park caps the Youngstown Juneteenth Weeklong Celebration with fireworks at dark. The free display follows daylong programming in downtown Youngstown.
Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers — Juneteenth Performance
Mobile, AL • Jun 19, 2026
A featured Juneteenth performance by the Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers, whose drumming honors the West African heritage carried to Mobile aboard the Clotilda. The drummers headline the cultural programming inside the city's annual Mardi Gras Park Juneteenth Celebration, alongside line dancing, a live DJ, food trucks, and children's activities. Free and open to the public from 2-5 p.m.
Juneteenth Ohio Festival
Columbus, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Annual statewide Juneteenth festival in downtown Columbus featuring live entertainment, vendors, cultural programming, and community activities.
Knoxville Annual MLK Parade & Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Knoxville, TN • Jun 19, 2026
Knoxville's Annual MLK Parade and Juneteenth Celebration takes place Friday, June 19, 2026. The parade lines up at Chilhowee Park (Gate #13, 299 N Beaman St) at 8:30 AM with step-off at 10:00 AM. The Juneteenth Celebration follows at Dr. Walter Hardy Park with live performances, vendors, food, kids' activities, and community organizations. The parade and festival together represent one of East Tennessee's largest annual Juneteenth observances.
Triad Cultural Arts Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Winston-Salem, NC • Jun 19, 2026
Triad Cultural Arts presents its annual Juneteenth Celebration in Winston-Salem with educational programming, performances, oral history exhibits, and a community gathering honoring African American heritage. The organization's Juneteenth events highlight the Black history of Winston-Salem's historic neighborhoods including Happy Hill and East Winston.
Asheville Juneteenth Week 2026
Asheville, NC • Jun 19, 2026
Asheville's weeklong Juneteenth Celebration runs the week of June 19, 2026 across multiple downtown and West Asheville venues, presented by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County in partnership with the City of Asheville. Programming includes panel discussions, film screenings, live performances, and a Juneteenth-themed Downtown After 5 concert. Most events are free and open to the public.
Murfreesboro Juneteenth at Bradley Academy 2026
Murfreesboro, TN • Jun 19, 2026
The City of Murfreesboro's annual Juneteenth Celebration is held at the historic Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center. The free event features live music, soul food vendors, museum tours, oral history programming, and family activities. Bradley Academy, an early school for Black children in Rutherford County, anchors Murfreesboro's recognition of African American history.
33rd Annual Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day 2026
Jackson, TN • Jun 19, 2026
Jackson, Tennessee's 33rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day brings live music, soul food vendors, kids' activities, and community programming to North Hays Avenue. As one of West Tennessee's longest-running Juneteenth celebrations, the day-long festival commemorates emancipation with performances, a vendor marketplace, and tributes to local Black history and civic leaders.
Charleston WV Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Charleston, WV • Jun 19, 2026
Charleston's annual Juneteenth gathering at the West Virginia Capitol grounds brings together community organizations, local performers, and elected officials to commemorate emancipation. The free event features live music, speakers, soul food vendors, and a community celebration. The 2026 observance coincides with West Virginia Day weekend and the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships in downtown Charleston.
Apex Juneteenth Festival 2026
Apex, NC • Jun 19, 2026
The Town of Apex hosts its annual Juneteenth Festival with live music, food vendors, family activities, a kids' zone, and community organizations. The free Town-organized event includes a freedom flag-raising ceremony, performance lineup featuring local Black artists, and educational booths exploring African American history in Wake County.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Chapel Hill, NC • Jun 19, 2026
The Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture office presents the annual Chapel Hill-Carrboro Juneteenth Celebration with live performances, vendors, food, kids' programming, and a community gathering. The event highlights Black history and culture in Orange County and partners with local churches, the Marian Cheek Jackson Center, and area arts organizations.
Voices of Freedom: A Juneteenth Celebration
Waterbury, CT • Jun 19, 2026
Voices of Freedom is a powerful Juneteenth celebration at Waterbury's historic Palace Theater honoring African American history and culture through music, poetry, spoken word, and dynamic presentations on themes of resilience, unity, and hope. The 6:00 p.m. concert is presented by City Youth Theater/City Stage Company and 3D Music Academy and features two-time Grammy-nominated producer Chris 'Big Dog' Davis, top gospel drummer Will Davis II, recording artist Devin Tiana, and student performers from the 3D Music Academy Ensemble. A reception from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. follows the performance, giving attendees a chance to meet the artists, connect with fellow audience members, and celebrate community spirit.
Citywide Juneteenth Guide (DC)
Washington, DC • Jun 19, 2026
City guide to Juneteenth concerts, walks, museum programs, and neighborhood festivals.
Cooper Family Foundation Juneteenth - Memorial Park
San Diego, CA • Jun 19, 2026
Large community festival with two stages, history wall, kids zone, food, and vendors.
North San Diego County NAACP - Oceanside Juneteenth
Oceanside, CA • Jun 19, 2026
Seaside festival with performances, health booths, talent showcase, and vendor market.
Leimert Park Juneteenth Celebration
Los Angeles, CA • Jun 19, 2026
Community drum circles, jazz and DJ sets, poetry, wellness and vendor programming in the historic Leimert Park neighborhood.
Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History Juneteenth 2026
Augusta, GA • Jun 19, 2026
The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History honors the legacy of the pioneering Black educator with Juneteenth programming on June 19, 2026. The historic home in Augusta's Laney-Walker district opens for free tours, exhibits on regional Black history, and family activities, anchoring the Golden Blocks heritage walking route.
Lynchburg Juneteenth & James River Batteau Festival 2026
Lynchburg, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Lynchburg's Juneteenth observance pairs with the James River Batteau Festival on June 19-20, 2026 at Riverfront Park. The celebration features live music, food, a Black-owned vendor marketplace, and educational programming on the Black history of the James River corridor. Programming is woven into Lynchburg's broader America 250 commemoration of the American Revolution.
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom at Miller Outdoor Theatre
Houston, TX • Jun 19, 2026
Free outdoor Juneteenth concert featuring Soultre, The Goodfellaz, Anthony Hall, Mario, Kai Hicks, Jenni P., and DJs Chilly Bill Smith and Thundercat.
Bloomington–Indiana University Juneteenth Celebration at Switchyard Park
Bloomington, IN • Jun 19, 2026
Bloomington partners with Indiana University for the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Switchyard Park from 11am to 9pm. The day features live entertainment, food trucks, local vendors and educational activities, with a 21+ beer garden open from 5pm to 8:30pm.
Annual Juneteenth Celebration - Peninsula
Hampton, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Peninsula-wide Juneteenth celebration with live music, cultural performances, Black-owned vendors, food trucks, and family activities.
Worcester Art Museum Juneteenth Free Day 2026
Worcester, MA • Jun 19, 2026
The Worcester Art Museum offers free admission on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 10 am to 4 pm in recognition of Juneteenth. Visitors can explore the museum's renowned collections and current special exhibitions at no cost. The Free Day is part of the museum's ongoing programming honoring the historical significance of Juneteenth and giving the community full access to its galleries.
Old Sturbridge Village Juneteenth 2026
Sturbridge, MA • Jun 19, 2026
Old Sturbridge Village, New England's largest living history museum, will offer free admission on June 19, 2026 to commemorate Juneteenth. The day's programming explores the history, resilience, and culture of Black people in America through hands-on activities, costumed historian interpretations, and conversations focused on the lives of free and enslaved people in 19th-century New England. Visitors can explore the village's 200-acre site featuring more than 40 antique buildings, three water-powered mills, and a working farm.
Buena Park 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom
Anaheim, CA • Jun 19, 2026
Free outdoor Juneteenth event with community vendors, food booths, guest speakers from the local African-American community, live music and entertainment, kids' Juneteenth activity area, and twilight swim.
Taste of Juneteenth New England 2026
Providence, RI • Jun 19, 2026
Taste of Juneteenth New England returns Friday, June 19, 2026 from 11 AM to 4 PM at Farm Fresh RI. The event showcases foods and food culture from the African Diaspora and provides a dedicated platform on Juneteenth for economic opportunity for Black-owned businesses. Visitors enjoy culinary traditions from across the African diaspora spanning the Americas and Caribbean, live music by DJ Ladyruck, and merchandise. Presented by The MUSE Foundation of Rhode Island, Hope & Main, and Farm Fresh RI. Free and open to the public.
Nia Cultural Center — Juneteenth Headquarters & Art Gallery
Galveston, TX • Jun 19, 2026
Juneteenth Headquarters and Art Gallery in Galveston with rotating exhibitions, programming, and community events commemorating freedom on the holiday's birthplace.
City of Rochester 2026 Juneteenth Festival & Parade
Rochester, NY • Jun 19, 2026
The City of Rochester, the Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, and Rochester Area Community Foundation present the 2026 Juneteenth Festival & Parade on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park. This year's theme is 'Beloved Community.' Free and open to all, the festival features a parade, live entertainment, food vendors, family-friendly activities, and community resource tables.
Juneteenth Celebration at Mardi Gras Park 2026
Mobile, AL • Jun 19, 2026
Celebrate Black culture, heritage, and community at Mardi Gras Park in downtown Mobile, Thursday, June 19 from 2 PM to 5 PM. Activities include a live DJ, arts and crafts, line dancing, and family programming. Hosted by the City of Mobile.
Juneteenth Celebration at the River Market
Little Rock, AR • Jun 19, 2026
Flagship Juneteenth event in Little Rock featuring food trucks, art vendors, and live performances.
Arts & Ideas Juneteenth Jamboree on the New Haven Green 2026
New Haven, CT • Jun 19, 2026
The International Festival of Arts & Ideas opens its 2026 season with a Juneteenth Jamboree on the New Haven Green on Friday, June 19, 2026 starting at 7:00 PM. The free outdoor concert features the Keepers of the Culture Performing Arts Company, the Rahsaan Langley Project, and R&B vocalist Johnny King. Programming continues June 20 with additional Juneteenth-focused performances, music, and dance honoring African American history and culture.
JuneteenthOhio Festival 2026
Canton, OH • Jun 19, 2026
The JuneteenthOhio Festival takes place June 19–20, 2026 with statewide programming including stops and partner events across Ohio cities. The festival promotes Black history, culture, and entrepreneurship and is featured on the official Juneteenth Ohio website.
Sandusky Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Sandusky, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Sandusky's annual Juneteenth Celebration features food trucks, Black History exhibits, Underground Railroad tours, live musical entertainment and performances, and a fireworks finale at 9:30 p.m. Hosted by the City of Sandusky Parks and Recreation.
Springfield MO Freedom Day Music Fest at Founders Park 2026
Springfield, MO • Jun 19, 2026
The 7th Annual Freedom Day Music Fest, Springfield's biggest Juneteenth celebration, takes place at Founders Park. The free, community event features live performances by King Clarentz and the Propers, Krista Meadows, The Queens of Soul, Mz Goldie, and other local favorites.
Miss Juneteenth America Second Line Parade Mobile 2026
Grand Bay, AL • Jun 19, 2026
On June 19, 2026 at 6:19 p.m., the Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program presents a second line parade through downtown Mobile, just up the road from Grand Bay. The brass-led parade celebrates the 161st anniversary of Juneteenth with the dancing, fans, and umbrellas of the New Orleans tradition, joined by pageant participants, civic leaders, and community members. The parade kicks off a multi-day program of pageantry and speakers running through June 22.
Bexar County Juneteenth 5K Run/Walk
San Antonio, TX • Jun 19, 2026
Annual 5K and community day celebrating freedom and wellness.
Versailles Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Versailles, KY • Jun 19, 2026
Versailles, KY hosts its Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2026 in the heart of Bluegrass horse country. The Woodford County event features music, food, historical talks, and community vendors as part of Kentucky Tourism's statewide Juneteenth slate.
Charleston WV Juneteenth Featuring Zuzu Acrobats 2026
Charleston, WV • Jun 19, 2026
Charleston, West Virginia's Juneteenth celebration features the Zuzu Acrobats along with several local performers in a free outdoor program at 244 Virginia Street E. The event coincides with West Virginia Day weekend and the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships in 2026, making it a marquee summer occasion in the state capital. Programming honors the end of slavery and celebrates Black culture in the Kanawha Valley.
Champaign Juneteenth Celebration at Douglass Park 2026
Champaign, IL • Jun 19, 2026
Champaign Park District and Champaign Public Library partner to host the annual Juneteenth Celebration at Douglass Park. The family-friendly event features Afro D & Global Soundwaves, a socially conscious hip-hop/jazz/funk band from Champaign, plus vendors, games, crafts, and educational activities about the holiday.
7th Annual Evansville Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Evansville, IN • Jun 19, 2026
Evansville's 7th Annual Juneteenth Celebration returns to Bayard Park Neighborhood with live music, food vendors, community resources, family activities and cultural programming honoring African American emancipation. Free and open to the public.
Juneteenth at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 2026
Richmond, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers free admission on Juneteenth with performances by Lady Hymningbird, live painting by Ron Stokes, local food, and an evening concert by Ban Caribe.
Kalamazoo Valley Museum Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom 2026
Kalamazoo, MI • Jun 19, 2026
Kalamazoo Valley Museum's annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom features Black film screenings, live music, hands-on activities, gallery exhibits and educational programming for all ages. Free admission throughout the day. Hosted in partnership with community organizations.
Juneteenth Celebration: An Ode to West Fest 2026
Charlotte, NC • Jun 19, 2026
The 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at the Harvey B. Gantt Center pays homage to the city's historic West Fest, featuring exhibitions, music performances, talks exploring freedom and art, free entertainment, giveaways, a kids corner, and a senior citizens area. Free for all ages.
Joy on Juneteenth 2026
Richmond, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Diversity Richmond hosts JOY ON JUNETEENTH, a full-day event packed with wellness activities, line dancing, live music, poetry, and 25+ Black-owned vendors celebrating Black joy, creativity, and resilience.
Opal's Walk for Freedom
Fort Worth, TX • Jun 19, 2026
2.5-mile community walk led by Dr. Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," ending with a celebration at the 50-yard line of Farrington Field. The 2.5 miles honors the 2.5 years it took for news of freedom to reach Texas.
Soul of the Southside Juneteenth Festival 2026
Minneapolis, MN • Jun 19, 2026
The Legacy Building presents the fourth annual Soul of the Southside Festival in south Minneapolis on Friday, June 19 from noon to 8 p.m. The free Juneteenth festival's 2026 theme is 'Family: A Revolutionary Force' and features food, live music with Xina, Soulflower, and Illism, art, education, history, and a spotlight on local Black businesses, community organizations, and creatives.
Inglewood Juneteenth Celebration
Inglewood, CA • Jun 19, 2026
City-organized free outdoor Juneteenth celebration on Market Street featuring music, food, family activities, and community partners.
Juneteenth Remembrance Ceremony - Carver Museum
Austin, TX • Jun 19, 2026
Community remembrance honoring ancestors and victims of violence; prayers and song.
Louisville Juneteenth Festival
Louisville, KY • Jun 19, 2026
Free, day-long community festival featuring food vendors, live music, and cultural programming.
Juneteenth Afrobeats Party at UM-Flint
Flint, MI • Jun 19, 2026
Evening Afrobeats party 6-8 p.m. closing out the Juneteenth day of programming, connecting Black liberation history with contemporary diaspora music.
Youngstown Juneteenth Weeklong Celebration 2026
Youngstown, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Youngstown's annual Juneteenth Weeklong Celebration unites the community with music, dance, food, and culture honoring African American emancipation and heritage. Centered at Wean Park downtown with multiple satellite events through the week, the festival has grown each summer since 2020 and includes a Soul Food Cookoff, live performances, and community programming.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival Top of the Park Juneteenth Programming 2026
Ann Arbor, MI • Jun 19, 2026
The Ann Arbor Summer Festival's Top of the Park (June 12-28, 2026) includes Juneteenth programming featuring Black artists, family activities, and community partner showcases on June 19. Top of the Park is free and family-friendly with concerts, films, and kids' activities throughout the festival.
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Juneteenth Family Afternoon 2026
Kalamazoo, MI • Jun 19, 2026
The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts hosts a Juneteenth Family Afternoon featuring art-making activities, performances, and tours of exhibitions highlighting Black artists. The free family event is part of KIA's annual Juneteenth observance.
Juneteenth 2026: The Reckoning at MN State Capitol
Saint Paul, MN • Jun 19, 2026
Juneteenth 2026: The Reckoning takes place at the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul, gathering community members for reflection, advocacy, performances, and programming honoring African American freedom and Minnesota's Black community.
University Heights Juneteenth Celebration & Talent Show 2026
University Heights, OH • Jun 19, 2026
The City of University Heights hosts its annual Juneteenth Celebration with live performances, food, vendors, and a talent show celebrating African American culture and community. Confirm 2026 venue and time on the official city Juneteenth page.
Juneteenth Celebration at the African American Museum Dallas 2026
Dallas, TX • Jun 19, 2026
The African American Museum of Dallas at Fair Park hosts its annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2026 with free admission, gallery talks, live performances, family activities, and access to its 2026 special exhibitions including Mandela: The Official Exhibition and 'From Africa to the Broadway Stage: Disney's The Lion King.' One of Dallas's anchor Juneteenth cultural events.
SGF Juneteenth Community Celebration 2026
Springfield, MO • Jun 19, 2026
SGF Juneteenth's 2026 'Rising Together' community celebration takes over the Springfield Expo Center with a free, family-friendly festival featuring live music, local vendors, food, kids' activities, and an award ceremony honoring local leaders. Hosted by Community Partnership of the Ozarks in collaboration with the NAACP of Springfield.
Buffalo Juneteenth Festival - MLK Park
Buffalo, NY • Jun 19, 2026
One of the nation's largest and oldest Juneteenth celebrations, featuring parades, cultural performances, and vendors.
Juneteenth Kenosha Basketball Tournament 2026
Kenosha, WI • Jun 19, 2026
Part of the Juneteenth Kenosha celebration at Lincoln Park, the basketball tournament brings together teams from across Kenosha County. The tournament runs alongside the day's vendor market, music, and family programming.
F.A.I.T.H. Freedom Festival Juneteenth
North Las Vegas, NV • Jun 19, 2026
Juneteenth festival at Craig Ranch Regional Park with live music, dance performances, spoken word, educational skits, and local retail and food vendors.
Juneteenth in the Bluff Arts & Culture Festival 2026
Pine Bluff, AR • Jun 19, 2026
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff hosts the third annual Juneteenth in the Bluff: An Arts and Culture Festival from 5 to 11 p.m. on June 19, 2026, in the Delta Rhythm and Bayous Cultural District at Main Street and Third Avenue. Southeast Arkansas' largest Juneteenth festival features live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, regional food trucks, family-friendly attractions, youth activities, and an HBCU Line Dance Challenge. The free, community-wide event drew more than 2,800 attendees in its previous year.
Evansville Juneteenth Community Block Party 2026
Evansville, IN • Jun 19, 2026
Evansville's Juneteenth Community Block Party brings neighborhoods together with live music, food, kids' activities, and local vendors. The block party is one of several Juneteenth gatherings happening across the Evansville region alongside the 7th Annual EVV Juneteenth Celebration at Bayard Park.
Lake Charles Juneteenth Freedom Festival 2026
Lake Charles, LA • Jun 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.
Columbia Museum of Art Juneteenth Free Day 2026
Columbia, SC • Jun 19, 2026
The Columbia Museum of Art offers free admission Friday, June 19, 10 AM to 8 PM, with featured exhibitions including 'Sam Gilliam: Printmaker' and 'Let's Have a Talk: Black Artists from the CMA Collection.' Guided gallery tours led by Dr. Nancy Tolson at 11 AM and 2 PM.
Juneteenth Spruce Up
Knoxville, TN • Jun 19, 2026
Annual Juneteenth Spruce Up community service event removing litter from the Austin-East High School area, organized by AIA East Tennessee in partnership with Keep Knoxville Beautiful.
Lift Every Voice: Juneteenth Drone & Light Show at Stone Mountain Park
Atlanta, GA • Jun 19, 2026
Stone Mountain Park's Lift Every Voice is a free nightly drone, laser, and fireworks tribute that lights up the granite face with imagery celebrating African American culture and history. Running June 18–21, 2026, the show layers four narrative chapters across the night sky: Motown legends and Black music history, Black athletes and pop-culture icons, civil rights heroes from the Sweet Auburn movement to today, and faith traditions that sustained the long arc toward freedom. The setting itself adds weight: a park whose visual identity is being actively reimagined uses the technology of light to broadcast a Juneteenth story across one of the South's most-visited public landscapes. Families can pair the show with daytime park attractions, kayaking, or the Lakeside Zip Line.
Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival Weekend 2026
Las Vegas, NV • Jun 19, 2026
The Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival presents a multi-day celebration of Black culture, music, and freedom across the Historic Westside. The festival experience includes live performances, vendor markets, family activities, and cultural programming throughout the weekend.
Petersburg Juneteenth & Father's Day Celebration
Petersburg, VA • Jun 19, 2026
The City of Petersburg hosts a Juneteenth & Father's Day Celebration at the Old Towne Civic Center starting at 4pm. The community event combines Juneteenth recognition with Father's Day programming featuring music, family activities and local vendors in the historic Old Towne district of Virginia's storied African American capital. Free and open to the public.
Salem Juneteenth Community History Walk 2026
Salem, OR • Jun 19, 2026
The Willamette Heritage Center, Oregon Black Pioneers, and Just Walk Salem-Keizer host the 4th annual Juneteenth Community History Walk on June 19, 2026. The guided walking tour highlights Black history and pioneers in the Salem area through stories, landmarks, and community reflection on the meaning of emancipation in Oregon.
Avondale Juneteenth
Phoenix, AZ • Jun 19, 2026
Live music, dance, crafts, soul food, fashion, and educational activities.
Allentown Juneteenth Basketball Classic 2026
Allentown, PA • Jun 19, 2026
The City of Allentown's Juneteenth Basketball Classic runs Friday June 19 through Sunday June 21, 2026 as part of the city's official Juneteenth programming. Local teams and players gather for tournament games celebrating community, sport, and Black freedom. Hosted by the City of Allentown Special Events Bureau.
4th Annual Tacoma Public Schools Juneteenth Festival 2026
Tacoma, WA • Jun 19, 2026
Tacoma Public Schools presents the 4th Annual Juneteenth Festival at Mount Tahoma High School, a community celebration centering Black students, families, and educators. The free family-friendly festival features student performances, vendors, food, and educational programming honoring Black history and culture in TPS.
National Harbor Juneteenth Freedom Day Black-Owned Marketplace 2026
National Harbor, MD • Jun 19, 2026
National Harbor hosts its annual Juneteenth events on the Potomac waterfront on June 19, 2026, featuring live concerts and a Freedom Day Black-Owned Marketplace with vendors from across the DMV. The free festival uses the harbor's plaza and pier areas for performances and shopping, capped by views of the Capital Wheel.
Brooklyn Museum - Juneteenth Jubilee
New York, NY • Jun 19, 2026
Performances, poetry, art-making, and community programs honoring liberation and creativity.
City of Boulder Juneteenth Flag Raising 2026
Boulder, CO • Jun 19, 2026
The City of Boulder hosts its annual Juneteenth Flag Raising and community celebration on June 19, 2026, including remarks from local leaders, music, and reflections on civil rights and equity. The event is part of Boulder's broader Human Relations Fund-supported Juneteenth programming with community partners across the city.
Pueblo: Proclaiming Colorado's Black History Exhibition Juneteenth Closing 2026
Pueblo, CO • Jun 19, 2026
El Pueblo History Museum's exhibition Proclaiming Colorado's Black History closes on Juneteenth, Friday, June 19, 2026, with special programming honoring the holiday. The exhibit, open since MLK Day, celebrates Black Coloradans' contributions to the state through artifacts, oral histories, and interactive displays. History Colorado partners host closing-day events to mark Juneteenth.
WPA Juneteenth Mellon Park Free Concerts 2026
Pittsburgh, PA • Jun 19, 2026
Mellon Park hosts free WPA Juneteenth concerts each evening from June 18 through June 21, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The 2026 lineup includes the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, 702, Morris Day & The Time, Kut Klose, Jon B, Dru Hill, The Blackbyrds, Hi-Five, and Donnell Jones. The Small Business Economic Impact Zone vendor plaza runs alongside the concerts daily 11:00 AM-10:00 PM with 200+ minority-owned businesses.
Bellevue Juneteenth Community Celebration 2026
Bellevue, WA • Jun 19, 2026
Eton School and The Little School host the 4th annual Bellevue Juneteenth Community Celebration designed to center, celebrate, and support Black voices and businesses on the Eastside. The free family event features VCBynum Arts and Education's We Inspire Humanity program, Awal Alhassan and Sohoyini West African dance, NW D'Lux led by drummer D'Vonne Lewis, and food vendors including Mama Sambusa Kitchen.
Boise Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Boise, ID • Jun 19, 2026
Boise's Juneteenth celebration returns in 2026 with live music, local food, storytelling, educational activities, and cultural performances honoring Black freedom and Idaho's Black community. Organized by Juneteenth Idaho with community partners across the Treasure Valley.
Allentown Juneteenth Flag Raising at City Hall 2026
Allentown, PA • Jun 19, 2026
The City of Allentown hosts its annual Juneteenth Flag Raising ceremony at City Hall on Thursday, June 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Mayor and city officials join community leaders to raise the Juneteenth flag, kicking off the city's multi-day commemoration. Free and open to the public.
5th Annual SA Juneteenth Block Party & Fair 2026
San Antonio, TX • Jun 19, 2026
The 5th Annual S.A Juneteenth Block Party & Fair features local small businesses, public agencies, non-profits and community partners. Attendees can enjoy live music, DJs, speakers and family-friendly programming. The event is free and open to the community, anchoring San Antonio's Juneteenth weekend.
Las Vegas Juneteenth Experience: Movie Under the Stars
Las Vegas, NV • Jun 19, 2026
Free outdoor movie under the stars in the Historic Westside, preceded by "Poetry in the Park" with Rhythm Nation Band and local spoken word artists.
Juneteenth Jamboree
Wilmington, NC • Jun 19, 2026
Family-friendly Juneteenth festival with entertainers, local vendors, food trucks, and a fireworks finale in downtown Wilmington.
Sacramento Juneteenth Festival - William Land Park
Sacramento, CA • Jun 19, 2026
Annual family-friendly festival with live entertainment, vendors, history exhibits and parade elements.
Pflugerville Juneteenth: Rock the Block 2026
Pflugerville, TX • Jun 19, 2026
City of Pflugerville hosts its Juneteenth: Rock the Block celebration in downtown Pflugerville from 8 to 10 p.m. Live music, food vendors and family-friendly programming. Admission is free; families are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
EVPL Evansville Cultural Experience Juneteenth 2026
Evansville, IN • Jun 19, 2026
The Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library presents the EVPL Cultural Experience Juneteenth Celebration, featuring book displays, author talks, family programming, and historical presentations on Juneteenth and Black history in southern Indiana. Free and open to all library visitors.
Juneteenth GSO Festival 2026
Greensboro, NC • Jun 19, 2026
Juneteenth GSO returns June 17-20, 2026 for a multi-day downtown Greensboro celebration. Programming includes a marquee festival day with live music, a Black-owned business marketplace, food trucks, kids' activities, and community organizations. The festival is anchored by the Juneteenth GSO leadership team with support from arts and civic partners across the Triad.
National Juneteenth of Alabama Freedom Day Parade
Birmingham, AL • Jun 19, 2026
The Freedom Day Parade kicks off Juneteenth in Birmingham with an 8:00 AM lineup at Kelly Ingram Park and a 9:00 AM step-off through the Civil Rights District. Marching bands from Miles College and other HBCUs, motorcycle clubs, Greek-letter organizations, civic groups, and church floats process past the 16th Street Baptist Church, the A.G. Gaston Motel, and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the very corridor where the 1963 Children's Crusade was attacked by Bull Connor's forces. Now a route of celebration rather than confrontation, the parade visibly reclaims downtown Birmingham for Black freedom. Spectators line the route before continuing on to the day's Kelly Ingram Park commemoration, BCRI free admission, and evening block party.
Compton Juneteenth Community Festival 2026
Compton, CA • Jun 19, 2026
The Compton Juneteenth Community Festival celebrates the freedom of enslaved ancestors with a community event focused on awareness, culture, and love. The festival is recorded and live-streamed on the Compton Entertainment Channel and features readings of the Emancipation Proclamation, musical performances, vendors and family programming.
Cincy Visitor Guide - Juneteenth at Eden Park
Cincinnati, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Visitor info for the annual festival at Eden Park with links to schedule and attractions.
JuneteenthOhio Festival
Dayton, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Annual JuneteenthOhio Festival celebrating freedom, culture, and community in the Dayton area.
Juneteenth Norfolk 2026 at Town Point Park
Norfolk, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Juneteenth Norfolk returns to Town Point Park on the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront June 19-21, 2026 as part of a historic convergence with Sail250 Virginia and the 50th Annual Norfolk Harborfest. The free, family-friendly celebration brings live music, cultural performances, vendors and food along the Elizabeth River, with the Parade of Sail bringing international tall ships into view during the weekend.
Juneteenth Celebration at the High Museum of Art
Atlanta, GA • Jun 19, 2026
The High Museum of Art opens its doors with free admission for an all-day Juneteenth celebration anchored in art, performance, and reflection. Programming centers the Juneteenth themes of resilience, family, self-determination, and joy as expressed across the museum's world-class collection, with drop-in art-making for all ages, live music, and gallery conversations exploring how Black artists from the Reconstruction era to the present have rendered the long American journey toward freedom. The day coincides with the museum's blockbuster Amy Sherald: American Sublime exhibition, requiring a free timed ticket. Visitors can stay through the evening for Juneteenth Friday Jazz (6–10 p.m.) across three musical stages, making the High one of Atlanta's marquee institutional Juneteenth observances.
Taste of Inglewood Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Inglewood, CA • Jun 19, 2026
Taste of Inglewood hosts the city's premiere annual Juneteenth Celebration on Market Street between Manchester and Nutwood. The family-friendly street festival highlights Black-owned restaurants, vendors, live entertainment and community programming honoring emancipation.
Petersburg Juneteenth at Pocahontas Island 2026
Petersburg, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Pocahontas Island, the oldest free Black community in the United States, anchors Juneteenth programming in Petersburg featuring walking tours, exhibits at the Pocahontas Island Black History Museum, music, and family activities. The free event honors the deep Black history of Petersburg, where formerly enslaved people built a community of freedom, business, and culture along the Appomattox River.
Juneteenth in Da Rock Riverfront Concert 2026
Little Rock, AR • Jun 19, 2026
An evening riverfront concert anchors the Juneteenth in Da Rock 2026 weekend, taking place Friday, June 19 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at the First Security Amphitheater. The free event brings the community together along the Arkansas River for live music, cultural performances, and tributes honoring the history, resilience, and spirit of Juneteenth. Presented in partnership with the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and citywide Juneteenth in Da Rock partners.
Carson Juneteenth Celebration at Anderson Park 2026
Carson, CA • Jun 19, 2026
The City of Carson hosts its annual Juneteenth Celebration at Anderson Park, where families can enjoy a day filled with culture, community, live performances and entertainment. The free event commemorates emancipation with food, vendors and family-friendly activities.
Juneteenth Family Day at Connecticut's Old State House 2026
Hartford, CT • Jun 19, 2026
Juneteenth Family Day at Connecticut's Old State House returns to downtown Hartford with hands-on activities, historical interpretation, music, and crafts that explore the meaning of Juneteenth and the long road to freedom. Visitors can tour the historic building, engage with educators about Connecticut's role in abolition and emancipation, and enjoy family-oriented programming geared toward children and grown-ups alike. Listed on Hartford Has It, the official Greater Hartford events calendar.
NAACP Juneteenth Brunch
Bakersfield, CA • Jun 19, 2026
Juneteenth Freedom Celebration brunch hosted by NAACP Bakersfield as part of their 11th annual multi-day Juneteenth weekend. Free and open to the public.
The Juneteenth Experience Fresno 2026
Fresno, CA • Jun 19, 2026
Fresno's 4-day Juneteenth Experience features a parade, performances, inspirational speakers, workshops, soul food, vendors, educational institutions, non-profit booths and a kid zone. The celebration draws over 10,000 community members and serves as the Central Valley's premier Juneteenth event.
Oakland County Journey to Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Pontiac, MI • Jun 19, 2026
Oakland County honors Juneteenth with the theme 'Journey to Juneteenth: What Does Freedom Mean Today?' featuring performances by the Pontiac Children's Choir, the Glenn W. Levey Middle School Marching Band, and community partners across the county.
Charlotte Juneteenth Festival - Freedom Park
Charlotte, NC • Jun 19, 2026
Charlotte's largest Juneteenth celebration with live music, vendors, family fun zone and community activations honoring freedom.
Juneteenth at the African-American Ancestral Burial Ground 2026
Schenectady, NY • Jun 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.
Juneteenth Anchorage Citywide Celebration 2026
Anchorage, AK • Jun 19, 2026
The 2026 Juneteenth Anchorage Citywide Celebration takes place Friday, June 19, 2026 at Delaney Park Strip. Free and open to all, the celebration features a citywide parade at noon led by Juneteenth Anchorage, the Alaska Black Caucus, and NAACP Anchorage, plus guest speakers, live entertainment, education, family activities, and food. Anchorage's Juneteenth has been celebrated for over 30 years.
Coral Springs Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Fort Lauderdale, FL • Jun 19, 2026
The City of Coral Springs hosts a Juneteenth celebration in the Greater Fort Lauderdale area featuring live music, cultural performances, food vendors, and family activities. Programming highlights African American culture, history, and community, with educational components for children and adults. The free outdoor event is part of Broward County's network of Juneteenth observances and draws attendees from across South Florida.
Staged Reading: A Gathering of Hair (Juneteenth) 2026
Williamsburg, VA • Jun 19, 2026
Staged reading following Elizabeth, a free Black woman, alongside Agnes and Lydia as they navigate love and relationships in colonial Virginia. Presented by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation as part of its Juneteenth weekend programming.
Juneteenth 407 Weekend
Orlando, FL • Jun 19, 2026
Scavenger hunt, block party, brunch and small-business activations across the 407.
Eiteljorg Museum Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Indianapolis, IN • Jun 19, 2026
The Eiteljorg Museum hosts its annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2026 with free admission, gallery talks centered on Black artists in the museum's contemporary art collection, family activities, and performances. The downtown White River State Park museum's program complements broader Indy Juneteenth festival programming at the State Fairgrounds.
Bartow Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Lakeland, FL • Jun 19, 2026
Bartow's Juneteenth Celebration in Polk County, just outside Lakeland, honors Black history, culture, and music with parades, live performances, and food vendors. The free family event highlights local Black-owned businesses, churches, and civic organizations, drawing attendees from across the Lakeland metro area. Programming includes children's activities, voter registration tables, and storytelling honoring the history of emancipation in Central Florida.
City of Phoenix Juneteenth Celebration
Phoenix, AZ • Jun 19, 2026
City-hosted celebration with music, culture, and community programming.
Juneteenth Celebration at Marcus Bar & Grille
Atlanta, GA • Jun 19, 2026
Chef Marcus Samuelsson's Old Fourth Ward restaurant hosts a summer Juneteenth cookout rooted in the African American culinary traditions that shaped the holiday's table from its earliest Texas observances. The kitchen plates fried catfish, smoked jerk chicken, prime beef hot links, and crab-topped fried green tomatoes alongside the signature Edgewood Freeze cocktail, while local DJs spin throughout the evening. Held steps from the Atlanta BeltLine in the historic Old Fourth Ward, the neighborhood where Martin Luther King Jr. was born, the event also spotlights local Black-owned businesses, framing food and entrepreneurship as twin expressions of the freedom Juneteenth marks. A James Beard Award–winning chef in a neighborhood thick with civil rights history makes for a uniquely Atlanta observance.
Tulsa Juneteenth Festival 2026
Tulsa, OK • Jun 19, 2026
The Tulsa Juneteenth Festival is a multi-day, community-powered celebration in the heart of the historic Greenwood District, the Home of Black Wall Street. Produced by Tulsa Juneteenth Inc. with extensive community partners, the festival fills Greenwood Avenue with live music across multiple stages, hundreds of Black-owned vendors and food trucks, family activities, an HBCU experience, cultural programming, and tributes to the legacy of Black Wall Street and the survivors of the 1921 Race Massacre. The festival is free and open to all, drawing tens of thousands of attendees from across Oklahoma and the country.
Marietta NAACP Juneteenth Evening Under the Stars Block Party 2026
Marietta, GA • Jun 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.
Harvey B. Gantt Center Juneteenth Weekend Programs
Charlotte, NC • Jun 19, 2026
Exhibitions, music performances, and talks exploring freedom and art at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture.
Sandusky Juneteenth Underground Railroad Tours 2026
Sandusky, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Underground Railroad tours with Firelands Adventure Tours depart every 30 minutes during Sandusky's Juneteenth Celebration. A Black History exhibit walk from the Sandusky Library runs 3:00–5:00 p.m. with food trucks and resource tables from the NAACP and AKA Sorority.
Cobb Landmarks Juneteenth at the William Root House 2026
Marietta, GA • Jun 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.
Juneteenth Celebration at Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds
Augusta, GA • Jun 19, 2026
Free, family-friendly Juneteenth event at the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds with live entertainment, local vendors, and cultural exhibits.
Harlem Juneteenth Celebration & Resource Fair
New York, NY • Jun 19, 2026
Neighborhood-driven Juneteenth celebration with resources, vendors, and cultural programming.
Sandusky Juneteenth Concert & Fireworks 2026
Sandusky, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Sandusky's Juneteenth Celebration includes the Lange Trust Summer Concert Series featuring Forever Motown at 7:00 p.m. and a Juneteenth Fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. The free evening programming caps the city's daylong observance.
AFRAM - Baltimore's Official Juneteenth Celebration
Baltimore, MD • Jun 19, 2026
One of the East Coast's largest Black cultural festivals; multi-stage concerts, vendors, family activities over Juneteenth weekend.
National Harbor Juneteenth Black-Owned Marketplace 2026
National Harbor, MD • Jun 19, 2026
The Black-Owned Marketplace in the Capital Canopy is the shopping and small-business cornerstone of National Harbor's Fifth Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors browse dozens of Black-owned brands offering apparel, jewelry, art, beauty products, and culturally inspired wares. The marketplace runs alongside live music on the Rhythm & Roots Stage and a community film screening.
Sacramento State Juneteenth Symposium
Sacramento, CA • Jun 19, 2026
Academic and cultural symposium with panels, keynote speakers and performances.
Asheville Juneteenth at Pack Square / Downtown After 5 2026
Asheville, NC • Jun 19, 2026
Asheville's Juneteenth celebration at Pack Square Park features the Downtown After 5 concert series Juneteenth edition with soulful music, a marketplace in The Block, and food from local vendors. The free outdoor concert is presented in partnership with the Martin Luther King Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County, the City of Asheville, and the Asheville Downtown Association. Past lineups have featured Kanika Moore and Reggie Headen & the Nite Time Noon.
Cincinnati Juneteenth Festival - Eden Park
Cincinnati, OH • Jun 19, 2026
Long-running family festival with parade of flags, entertainment and community booths in Eden Park.
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