Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day) commemorates of June 19, 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to finally inform enslaved Black Americans of their freedom. Texas was the last state to receive the news, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed on January 1, 1863.
In honor of Juneteenth, we’ve compiled a list of local events, Black-owned businesses, and resources.
Juneteenth celebrations
Nebraska (Omaha)
Omaha Freedom Festival
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Concert: 8:30 p.m.
Fireworks:10:30 p.m.
Gene Leahy Mall at the RiverFront: 1001 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE 68102
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Juneteenth JoyFest
Saturday, June 20th 2026 from 2-10 p.m.
The Union for Contemporary Art: 2423 North 24th St. Omaha, NE 68110
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Nevada (Las Vegas)
Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival
Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 4-9 p.m.
Symphony Park: 341 Symphony Park Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89106
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New Mexico (Rio Rancho)
Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Haynes Park: 2006 Grande Blvd. SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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Oregon
Clackamas County
Juneteenth “Freedom Day” Celebration
Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 2-5 p.m.
End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center: 1726 Washington St, Oregon City, OR 97045
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Multnomah County
Juneteenth Oregon Festival
Saturday, June 20 2026
Parade: 11 a.m.
Festival: 12-7 p.m.
Lillis-Albina Park: 2451 N Flint Ave, Portland, OR 97227
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Washington County
Juneteenth Celebration: Freedom, Food, and Fellowship
Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Jerry Wiiley Plaza: 943 NE Orenco Station Loop Hillsboro, OR 97124
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Utah (Ogden)
Utah Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 12-9 p.m.
Ogden City Amphitheater: 343 E 25th St. Ogden, UT 84401
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Washington
King County
Juneteenth Community Celebration
Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Crossroads Park: 16000 NE 10th St. Bellevue, WA 98008
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Seattle Juneteenth
Friday, June 19, 2026 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The Union: 1200 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
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Snohomish County
Snohomish County Community Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Martha Cake County Park: 16300 E Shore Dr. Lynnwood, WA 98087
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Black-owned businesses
Support Black-owned businesses this month and throughout the year. Click below to find a business near you.
History of Juneteenth
Take time to learn more about the history and significance of Juneteenth. Download our resource below and visit the National Museum of African American History & Culture’s website.
