Winston-Salem Juneteenth 2026
Discover Juneteenth 2026 celebrations in Winston-Salem, NC.
Juneteenth 2026 Events in Winston-Salem
Juneteenth 2026 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina brings 3 confirmed celebrations — from parades and festivals to concerts, family programs, and community block parties. Featured events include Triad Cultural Arts Juneteenth Celebration 2026 and Winston-Salem Black Joy Street Procession 2026. Most Winston-Salem 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.
Triad Cultural Arts Juneteenth Celebration 2026
Winston-Salem, NC • June 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.
Winston-Salem Black Joy Street Procession 2026
Winston-Salem, NC • June 21, 2026
The Black Joy Street Procession kicks off Winston-Salem's Triad Cultural Arts Juneteenth Festival on June 21, 2026 with a one-mile walk from MLK Drive and Cleveland Avenue to Bailey Park. The procession begins at 11:30 a.m. and is followed by an opening ceremony at approximately 12:30 p.m. at Bailey Park. The walk celebrates 160 years of freedom and channels community joy, music, and pride through Winston-Salem's historic Black neighborhoods.
Winston-Salem 160th Juneteenth Festival at Bailey Park 2026
Winston-Salem, NC • June 21, 2026
Triad Cultural Arts hosts Winston-Salem's 160th Juneteenth Festival at Bailey Park and the adjacent Wake Forest Biotech Place on June 21, 2026. The festival showcases Afrocentric cultural exhibits, culinary selections, and merchandise. A Culinary Court features food trucks offering soul food classics and culturally inspired dishes; a marketplace features Afrocentric fashion, original art, and handcrafted jewelry. Live performances anchor the all-day celebration.
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