Celebrate Juneteenth in Atlanta! In 2023, the federal holiday falls on Monday, June 19th.
Juneteenth marks the very end of slavery in the United States. It commemorates the date of June 19, 1865, when the last African-American slaves held in Confederate states were finally freed by the Union army. Six months later, the Thirteenth Amendment officially made slavery illegal throughout the entire United States. Juneteenth has been observed since 1866.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, with overwhelming support from Congress. It is officially known as Juneteenth National Independence Day.
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2023 Juneteenth celebrations in Atlanta
We’re highlighting some of the largest and most popular events first — but please scroll down for a more complete, day-by-day calendar listing of Juneteenth events happening from June 17th to 19th. The calendar list at the bottom of the page includes many smaller or more local events — so please take a look.
Atlanta Juneteenth Black History Parade
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Starting at noon
The Black History Parade starts on Decatur Street near the corner of Pratt Street. It makes a straight path down Marietta Street, turns on Baker Street, and then makes a right turn onto Centennial Olympic Park Ave. Afterward, there will be music and activities at Centennial Park. The parade will also be televised on PeachtreeTV in 2023.
View the parade route map
Atlanta Juneteenth Music Festival
Friday, June 16, 2023 — noon to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 17, 2023 — 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 18, 2023 — 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Centennial Olympic Park
FREE to attend
This is the largest of the metro area Juneteenth celebrations, with a three-day cultural and arts festival. It includes live music on two stages, children’s activities, historical re-enactments, food trucks, and more. You’ll also find over 200 vendors, representing Black-owned businesses.
More info here
Live in the DTL Juneteenth Celebration
Friday, June 16, 2023
7 to 10 p.m.
The Lawrenceville Lawn
Downtown Lawrenceville
Live music by Danielle Ponder sets the stage for the Juneteenth concert in Lawrenceville.
More info
Juneteenth Celebration at the Home Depot Backyard
Saturday, June 17, 2023
6 to 11 p.m.
The Home Depot Backyard
1 Backyard Way
(The Home Depot Backyard is an 11-acre, multi-use greenspace located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.)
This event celebrates Black culture through art and live entertainment. It includes a screening of The Wiz (at 9pm), live deejay, vendor booths, a Kids Zone, photo booth, storytelling events, food trucks, and a laser light show.
The event is FREE to attend, but you must get a park pass thru Eventbrite.
City of South Fulton Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Sunday, June 18, 2023
1 to 10 p.m.
Wolf Creek Amphitheater
This Juneteenth festival includes live music, arts and crafts, a kid zone, and more. It is FREE to attend and family-friendly.
More info here
Celebration at Oakland Cemetery
Saturday, June 17th, 2023
Every year, Oakland Cemetery hosts a variety of Juneteenth events, including special-edition walking tours of the African-American burial grounds. You’ll also find music, storytelling, crafts for kids, and an overall joyous celebration.
Check dates and find out how to reserve your spot
Juneteenth Concert on the Green in Acworth
Saturday, June 17, 2023
7 to 9 p.m.
Logan Farm Park
Enjoy a FREE concert on the lawn. The event will celebrate freedom and respect for all cultures.
More info here
Juneteenth concert & festival on the Marietta Square
June 16th, 17th, and 18th, 2023
Glover Park & Marietta Square
The City of Marietta and the Cobb County Branch of the NAACP invites everyone to celebrate Juneteenth at this FREE Friday night concert and Saturday cultural festival. You’ll find live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, vendors, face painting, food, a health fair, and free health screenings.
More info
Juneteenth Celebration in Sandy Springs
Sunday, June 18, 2023
5 to 9 p.m.
City Springs entertainment district
FREE to attend. Sandy Springs hosts its 2nd annual Juneteenth event, as a celebration honoring Black culture. Live deejay, food, culture, and community.
More info
Jubilee: A Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 17th thru Monday, June 19th, 2023
Center for Civil & Human Rights
Downtown Atlanta
The Center for Civil & Human Rights is hosting a variety of Juneteenth programs all weekend — and you can participate in any of them with a paid admission (about $20 for adults when you buy in advance online, but higher at the door). There is also a special Family 4-Pack deal for $64. Note that the Center is generally closed o Mondays, but will open on Juneteenth. There will be dramatizations, interactive activities, music, giveaways, and children’s crafts at various times during the weekend.
More info and complete schedule on the Center’s website
City of Stonecrest Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 17, 2023
4 to 9 p.m.
Southeast Athletic Complex
5845 Hillvale Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
Music, food, kids activities, fireworks, more.
Details here
Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom in East Point
Saturday, June 17, 2023
5 to 9 p.m.
East Point Commons
Head to East Point for an evening of live music, vendors, and food trucks. General admission is free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
More info
Juneteenth at the Atlanta History Center
Sunday, June 18, 2023
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Atlanta History Center
There will be a wide variety of programs — including Black history dramatizations, family-friendly activities, food, music, games, art, and more. Everything is FREE to attend.
More info
Norcross Juneteenth Festival
Saturday, June 17, 2023
2 to 8 p.m.
Thrasher Park
Downtown Norcross
Celebrate the culture, traditions, music, art, and food of Black America. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. FREE and family-friendly. There will be a Youth Village for the kids, with games, bounce houses, face painting, and more. Hosted by the City of Norcross and Gwinnett NAACP.
More info
Juneteenth Unity Walk & Celebration in Powder Springs
Saturday, June 17, 2023
3 to 8 p.m.
Thurman Springs Park
4485 Pineview Dr.
Powder Springs, GA 30127
Come out for a Unity Walk, storytelling, history dramatizations, food vendors, and live entertainment. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. FREE to attend.
More info
A Juneteenth Celebration of Unity in Kennesaw
Saturday, June 17, 2023
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Swift Cantrell Park
FREE to attend. Featuring music, food, bounce houses, games, touch-a-truck and community fellowship. Hosted by the Kennesaw Police Department and the Citizens’ Advisory Board.
More info
United Ebony Society Celebration in Gwinnett
Saturday, June 17, 2023
noon to 6 p.m.
Rhodes Jordan park
100 E. Crogan Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Come for a music festival, family-friendly fun, vendors, games, and food.
More info
Snellville Juneteenth Celebration
Sunday, June 18, 2023
1 to 8 p.m.
Snellville Towne Green
2437 Main St
Snellville, GA 30078
Music, celebrations, kids activities, food trucks, vendors. FREE to attend. The first 100 men to check in will receive a Father’s Day gift.
More info
City of Austell Juneteenth Festival
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Parade at 11 a.m.
Noon to 7 p.m.
Legion Park
5514 Austell Powder Springs Rd.
Austell, GA 30106
The parade starts at 11:15 a.m. in downtown Austell and leads to Legion Park where the festival will last from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. FREE to attend. Featuring live music, African drummers, stilt walkers, food vendors, storytellers, African dancers, face painting, arts & crafts, and more, this celebration will be a blast for the whole family.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
Free parking.
More info
Day-by-day listing of Juneteenth weekend events:
Friday, June 16, 2023
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Sunday, June 18, 2023