10 Ways To Honor And Celebrate Juneteenth In Atlanta

There’s so much going on in Atlanta for Juneteenth this year! We’ve made a list of all the ways you can honor and celebrate this incredibly important holiday! Keep scrolling to see all the Juneteenth happenings across the city!

And if you don’t know: what is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth celebrates and commemorates June 19th, 1865, when Union troops made their way into Galveston, Texas to announce that the Civil War had ended and the enslaved people there had already been freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, which had been purposely ignored by Texas enslavers. This long-overdue and momentous day has since been celebrated as a day of liberation, called ‘Juneteenth’ or ‘Freedom Day.’

Here are some of our recommendations for Juneteenth in Atlanta:

The Black History Parade and Juneteenth Music Festival is returning to Atlanta for another year of celebration! This year, the iconic festival will be located at Piedmont Park for three days, featuring tons of wonderful music and entertainment, artist markets, family activities, a 5K Freedom Run, and so much more! The Juneteenth Music Festival begins on Friday June 21st, and lasts until Sunday June 2rd. The parade will be taking place on that Saturday at noon!

The Atlanta History Center’s Juneteenth celebration will focus on family, food and togetherness this year! Celebrate Black culinary history and baseball at this amazing family-friendly event. The Atlanta History Center’s celebration will take place Saturday, Jun 15 from 10am – 4pm. Get more details about the event here!

3. Juneteenth Family Festival

Mark your calendars for the historic Oakland Cemetery’s Juneteenth celebration! This fun-for-the-whole-family event will be on June 15th! You can expect live music, food vendors, Children’s Storytelling, free tours (times below), a vendor market, libations ceremony and more! The event is free for the public!

Cemetery Tour Times:

• 9:30am
• 10:30am
• 11:30pm
• 12:00pm
• 12:30pm

Get more details for the event on their website!

4. Jubilee: A Juneteenth Celebration

Celebrate Juneteenth at the Center for Civil and Human Rights with a weekend full of music, history and culture.

Where: National Center for Civil and Human Rights
When: June 15th – 16th from 12pm – 5pm

Each day, you can expect different events and activities. Below, find the breakdown!

Saturday, June 15th

• Quilt Mural
• Scavenger Hunt
• Michael Carson Book giveaway
• Trivia
• Outdoor Activities like Chalk, Trivia Bowling

Sunday, June 16th

• Quilt Mural
• Scavenger Hunt
• Trivia
• Juneteenth Flag Making

Wednesday, June 19th

• Giwayen Mata performance
• Scavenger Hunt
• Trivia
• Juneteenth Flag Making
• Outdoor Activities like Chalk, Trivia Bowling

The APEX Museum is Atlanta’s museum dedicated to history from a Black perspective. Located in the historic Sweet Auburn district of Atlanta, discover important and lesser-told stories at this inspirational ATL institution. Get more details about the APEX Museum here!

There’s s0 many incredible Black-owned restaurants in the ATL. Whether you’re looking for delicious soul food, vegan delights, BBQ or more, Atlanta’s Black-owned restaurants have just what you’re craving! And this Juneteenth, show them a little EXTRA love, but of course, we support our Black-owned businesses and restaurants all year round!

Check out our roundup of 21 Black-owned restaurants here!

7. The Ke’nekt Cooperative’s Juneteenth Jubilee Block Party

The Ke’nekt is a Black liberated third space where people can connect to share ideas and build community! They’ve got a delicious coffee shop in the building called 404 Grounds, and they host tons of amazing community events. For Juneteenth this year, Ke’nekt will host an incredible Juneteenth Jubilee Block Party, full of local vendors, family fun, skating, performances and music, games, and delicious food!

Where: The Ke’nekt | 1492 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30310
When: June 16th from 5pm – 9pm

Learn more about this event on their website here! The event is free, but you must RSVP on their website!

8. Juneteenth Inclusion Celebration

Where: College Park City Auditorium | 3631 Main St. College Park, GA 30337
When: June 19th from 10am – 8pm

Celebrate Juneteenth all day at the College Park City Auditorium! With a music fest, vendor fair and kids zone, as well as a screening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and a parade, there’s so much to do to celebrate! Admission is free!

Here’s the day’s run-down:

• 10am – 12pm: Juneteenth Parade
• 12pm – 3pm: Movie on the lawn (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)
• 4pm – 8pm: Vender Fair with a kids zone
• 6pm -8pm: Music Fest

9. Juneteenth at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Take your kids to learn all about Juneteenth at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta! On Tuesday, June 18th, beginning at 12pm, CMA will host a special Juneteenth celebration with Djoli Kelen! Learn more about this amazing opportunity for the kids on their website here!

10. Juneteenth Fest

Celebrate Black vendors, Black food trucks, and Black culture at Juneteenth Fest in Roswell! This year, Eagles Nest Church is hosting an incredible celebration of Black joy and excellence! This family-friendly event will teach all about Juneteenth and celebrate Atlanta’s amazing Black community. Black culture in America should always be celebrated, and this Juneteenth, you’ll have a great spot to celebrate together!

For more details, check out their website here!

Where: The Beacon @ East Roswell | 2342 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 3007
When: Sunday, June 23rd from 12:30om – 3:30pm

Celebrate, honor, and learn all about Juneteenth by visiting one (or many!) of these phenomenal Juneteenth celebrations in Atlanta!

There is still a ton of work to be done to fight racism in the United States. Celebrating Juneteenth is a great reminder of how far we’ve come, and how much more work we still need to do.