Posted by: Juneteenth marks the emancipation of those who were enslaved in the United States. It is about learning new ways to promote economic empowerment in the Black community and sharing ideas to address racial disparities.
It is not only a time for commemorating the end of slavery and honoring Black history and its rich heritage, but it is also a call to recognize the many accomplishments and notable contributions to our society by African Americans.
We've listed some popular events in alphabetical order by city:
Boca Raton
Juneteenth Celebration: Celebrating Freedom
- When: Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m.
- Where: St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 100 NE Mizner Blvd.
- Features: Steel pan entertainment and potluck dinner
- Website
- Cost: Free with RSVP; donations appreciated
Boynton Beach
Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom
- When: Saturday, June, 20, 2026, from 2 to 7 p.m.
- Where: Sara Sims Park, 209 NE 8th Ave. Boynton Beach
- Features: Educational exhibits, BBQ cook-off, games & food trucks
- Cost: Free, vendor prices vary.
Juneteenth Celebration at Sara Sims Park
Delray Beach
- When: Saturday, June 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: Vintage gym at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., till 4 p.m.; free concert and food trucks at the amphitheater from 6 to 10 p.m.
- Cost: Free; vendor prices vary.
- Website
The day begins at the Vintage Gym from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a Think Tank Workshop & Forum featuring guest speakers, presentations, and interactive group activities designed to inspire dialogue, education, and empowerment – presented by Spady Museum.
Then, the celebration continues from 4 to 10 p.m. at the Amphitheater featuring live music, a DJ, food vendors, and community information booths in the heart of Downtown Delray.
Gratitude Steel Band
Palm Beach County Libraries
- When: Varias days, times
- Where: Palm Beach County Library branches; locations vary
- Features: Activities vary
- Cost: Free
- Website for calendar of events
Royal Palm Beach
Friday, June 19, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m.
- Where: Royal Palm Beach Commons, 11600 Poinciana Blvd.
- Website
- Features: Entertainment & food trucks; prices vary.
FREE admission.
Wellington
Juneteenth Redteenth Freedom Day Cultural Festival
- When: Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m.
- Where: Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd.
- Website
- Cost: Free
West Palm Beach
Celebrate Juneteenth with Community Day at The Norton for free, June 20
Unity x Black Excellence Festival
- When: Sunday, June 21 2026, from 5 to 10 p.m.
- Where: Meyer Amphitheater, 104 Datura St., West Palm Beach
- Cost: Free
- Website
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What else is happening:
- Food trucks & live band at Parkland Eats ‘N' Beats with free entry
- Free Pride festivities in Oakland Park
- Free weekly events at The Foodie Park in Coconut Grove
- If it's Tasty Tuesday, we must be in West Boca
- Food trucks in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach
- Free Thursday concerts: Clematis by Night, West Palm Beach
- Free weekly concerts in Wellington, plus Lakeside Market
- Juneteenth celebrations in Greater Palm Beach
- $10 Jazz Friday: Norton Museum, West Palm Beach
- Free: ‘Summer in the City' concerts in Mizner Park, June 12-Aug. 7
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