Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas June 18-21

Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States.

It marks the day, June 19, 1865, when the Emancipation Proclamation (which had been issued on January 1st, 1863) was finally read to enslaved African-Americans in Texas.

It took more than two years for word of freedom to get to enslaved people, and freedom is still a process. Some of the Juneteenth events are calls to action, and all encourage community involvement.

Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas

Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas is a free, multi-cultural celebration. It will take place at House of Africa, 1215 Thomas Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina (in Plaza Midwood) from June 18 to 21, 2026.

The free celebration includes a drum circle, entertainment, youth culture camp and much more. Make sure to verify all specific events on the Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas website, as there could be changes.

June 18

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Youth Culture Camp at First United Methodist Church, 501 N Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC

June 19

6 p.m.: Community Drum Circle at House of Africa

June 20

11 a.m.: Freedom March, begins at Skyla Credit Union, 718 Central Avenue, ends at House of Africa
12 to 10 p.m.: Juneteenth Festival Day, includes live music, vendors, family activities, food, more

June 21

11 a.m. to 9 p .m.: Gospel Fest, live entertainment and closing ceremony

Parking

Early Bird Parking – Corner of Thomas and Central Avenues (public parking lot)
Wells Fargo 1616 Central Ave. $5.00
US Post Office 1233 The Plaza, Parking available Saturday, June 20th after 1:00 pm/ All day Sunday

Shuttle

Shuttles will pick up every thirty minutes.
Saturday, June 20th (10:00 am – 10:30 pm).
Sunday, June 21st (2:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
Pick-up locations: Little Rock AME Zion Church, 401 N. McDowell Street, and Skyla Credit Union, 718 Central Avenue.

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More Juneteenth Events around Charlotte

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House of Africa

1215 Thomas Avenue
Charlotte, NC

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