Juneteenth Festival


JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL
OF THE
CAROLINAS



18-21 June 2026,
Charlotte, NC


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CHARLOTTE


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JUNETEENTH Celebration
In The Heart of Plaza Midwood



Each year, The Juneteenth Festival of The Carolinas celebrates the end of slavery, and the African American community is taking the opportunity to come together to reflect on and remember the historical event. The Juneteenth committee proudly schedules events that are carefully selected to maximize the experience for all who attend. This year is no different! Check out the jam-packed schedule for #CLTJuneteenth2026


SPEAKERS & PERFORMERS



June 18, 2026


Youth Culture Camp


June 19, 2026



Drum Circle



June 20, 2026



Open Ceremony



June 20, 2026


History of Juneteenth


June 20, 2026



Entertainment & Prayers



June 21, 2026



Gospel Fest



June 21, 2026



Entertainment & Closing Ceremony



FREEDOM MARCH



Join us on June 19 at 11 AM. The Freedom March will begin at Skyla Credit Union 718 Central Avenue and end at the House of Africa on Central Avenue and Thomas Avenue where the festival started 29 years ago. Join us for a peaceful celebration



SCHEDULE



In The Heart of plaza Midwood



June 18, 2026 Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Youth Culture camp


June 19, 2026
Friday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Drum Circle

June 20, 2026
Saturday, 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Opening Ceremony,
Prayer, Juneteenth History, and Continuous Live Entertainment


June 21, 2026
Sunday, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Gospel Fest, Continuous Live entertainment

&
Closing Ceremony

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JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL OF THE CAROLINAS



18-21 June 2026, CHARLOTTE, NC


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Juneteenth Event 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




Juneteenth Event 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, located at 401 N. McDowell Street, and Skyla Credit Union, situated at 718 Central Avenue.




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lodging offers



Clarion Hotel at CLT Airport has partnered with the Juneteenth Festival of the Carolinas to provide a special Juneteenth rate.
SIMPLY ASK FOR THE JUNETEENTH RATE



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