Cities around the country are getting ready to celebrate Juneteenth with festivals, concerts, and community events that honor Black history and culture.
In Loudoun County, Virginia, the 5th Annual Burg Family Reunion in Leesburg will focus on healing and honoring local Black history. The event traces its roots to the enslaved community at the Oatlands Historic House.
In Baltimore, Maryland, the AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park will feature big-name performers like Patti Labelle and Juvenile. Visitors can explore Black heritage sites using the BoP Pass, which highlights neighborhoods once walked by Billie Holiday and Thurgood Marshall. Local museums—including the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum—will host special Juneteenth events.
Louisville, Kentucky, is focusing on Black-owned businesses, with over 100 featured at its Juneteenth Festival. Events include music, a community outreach day, and programs for kids. Tours at Roots 101 African-American Museum and the Town Clock Church will offer deeper historical insight. A bike ride and a local market will help bring the community together.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, will host one of the largest Juneteenth festivals in the Historic Greenwood District, once known as Black Wall Street. Visitors can learn more at sites like Greenwood Rising and the Greenwood Cultural Center.
St. Louis, Missouri, will celebrate with a 5K run, music, a car show, and cultural performances. The Missouri History Museum will also hold events focused on Black musical traditions.
In Rockford, Illinois, the longest-running Juneteenth celebration in the state marks its 35th year at Sinnissippi Park. Led by community leader Tommy Meeks, the event is a key part of the city’s cultural life.
Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, marks the end of slavery in the United States and is celebrated each year on June 19.
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