Waterbury Juneteenth 2026

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Juneteenth 2026 Events in Waterbury

Juneteenth 2026 in Waterbury, CT brings 3 confirmed celebrations — from parades and festivals to concerts, family programs, and community block parties. Featured events include City of Waterbury Juneteenth Celebration 2026. Most Waterbury Juneteenth events fall on or near June 19, with the largest celebrations spanning the weekend of June 19–21, 2026. Browse every approved event below to plan your weekend, find free festivals, and discover concerts, parades, and family-friendly activities near you. New listings are added throughout the spring as organizers confirm dates.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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