Juneteenth Celebrations in Georgia
Celebrate the Juneteenth holiday with friends and family at festivals, concerts and more special events throughout the state.
For decades, communities have celebrated Juneteenth, now recognized as a federal holiday, as a way to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans across the United States. It marks the official day, June 19, 1865, when enslaved people of Galveston, Texas, received news of their freedom — more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Across the country, celebrations are often marked with parades, festivals, and family gatherings to honor the cultural and historical significance of the holiday while also providing a space for education and reflection. Here is a list of a few ways you can celebrate Juneteenth in Georgia.
Juneteenth Events & Festivals
June 7
Albany: Poetic Therapy Juneteenth Festival
Join this free event in Albany to hear local poets perform powerful spoken word, see live performances from talented local artists, and enjoy line dancing and kid-friendly activities for the whole family. Bring your lawn chairs and good vibes to celebrate freedom, heritage, and unity.
June 13
Chamblee: Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate Juneteenth with Motown and R&B hits by the Ray Howard Band, followed by the No Diggity Band, a premier '90s and '00s hip hop and R&B tribute band. Attendees can expect a powerful tribute to freedom, heritage, and unity, featuring soulful performances and cultural experiences honoring Juneteenth's legacy.
Lawrenceville: LIVE in the DTL Juneteenth Concert: Charity
Celebrate diversity through a variety of expressions of Black culture, including live music, art, and food. Bring your blankets, chairs, and dancing shoes for this free concert.
June 13-15
Marietta: 22nd Juneteenth Weekend Celebration
The Cobb County Branch of the NAACP, in conjunction with the City of Marietta, is hosting Juneteenth in the Marietta Square June 13-15, 2025. The weekend kicks off with an All White Block Party on Friday night at 6 p.m. The Juneteenth Cultural Festival will be in the Square on Saturday, featuring food, merchandise and information vendors, a health fair, and entertainment from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. The celebration culminates on Father's Day with a Salute to Fathers at 2 p.m. Free admission.
June 14
Fayetteville: Juneteenth Festival at Town at Trilith
Connect, reflect, and rejoice in the spirit of Juneteenth at this festival, featuring live music, vendor booths, and food trucks.
Perry: Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival
Celebrate freedom and equality at this festival with live entertainment, children's activities, food trucks, and more.
Stonecrest: Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom
Enjoy a kids zone, live performances, food trucks, vendors, and a fireworks show.
Woodbine: Juneteenth Jubilee
Enjoy live entertainment, vendors, games, free food from 12-1 p.m., free books about African American history and culture, presentations about the history of Juneteenth, and raffle prizes.
June 14-15
Atlanta: Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival in Piedmont Park
Join family and friends to mark the Juneteenth holiday in Atlanta's Piedmont Park with a parade, music, art, food, and celebrations of Black culture. The free, two-day Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival features music performances on six stages. Check the festival website for the complete lineup of performers.
June 15
Atlanta: Juneteenth Celebration at Atlanta History Center
See history come alive through hands-on craft demonstrations. Engage with skilled makers who blend tradition with innovation. It's a FREE day of activities and a celebration of the enduring power of Black craftsmanship and artistry.
June 19
Augusta: Juneteenth Augusta Festival
Join this free event to hear from speakers, take part in health and wellness checks, and enjoy musical and spoken word acts, exhibits, entertainment for kids, and vendors.
Lithia Springs: Juneteenth Celebration Nature Hike
Join this guided hike in the morning at Sweetwater Creek State Park on the purple trail. All ages are welcome. Expect moderate terrain change on the mile-long trail
Marietta: Juneteenth at the William Root House Museum
Commemorate Juneteenth with guided museum tours, living history demonstrations, storytelling, and more. Free admission.
Sandy Springs: Juneteenth Celebration
Join this free, family-friendly tribute to freedom and liberty at City Springs.
June 19-22
Lift Every Voice Drone & Light Show at Stone Mountain Park
Experience a tribute to Juneteenth, celebrating African American culture, at a specially programmed family-friendly Drone and Light Show on the largest screen in the world, Stone Mountain. The show includes themes featuring Motown history; African Americans in sports; African Americans in pop culture; African American heroes in civil rights, government, arts, culture, and technology; and faith.
June 20
Port Wentworth: Juneteenth Celebration
This free, fun-filled evening for the whole family culminates in a special performance by MegaFly, a high-energy, variety dance band with an expansive song list and some of Atlanta's most gifted vocalists and musicians.
June 21
Acworth: Concert on the Green: A Juneteenth Celebration
Bring blankets and folding chairs, and join the celebration of freedom and respect for all cultures at Logan Farm Park starting at 5 p.m. with live music from 7-9 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.
Dublin: Taste of Juneteenth
Celebrate the significance of African history, arts, and culture with a festival full of educational and entertaining dance, music, spoken word performances, and so much more. Enjoy a parade, live music and entertainment, food, and art for the whole family.
Forsyth: Juneteenth Ride Along
Bring your favorite motorcycle or golf cart to celebrate Juneteenth with the Telling Our Story Black History Museum. Line up at 2:30 p.m. to join the ride along. Bring tents, chairs, and picnics to enjoy music, food, and family fun starting at 4 p.m.
Griffin: Juneteenth Parade and Celebration
Visit downtown Griffin for the Juneteenth Parade at 10 a.m., and enjoy festival fun starting at 12 p.m., including music, food trucks, vendors, games, and giveaways.
Sugar Hill: Juneteenth Celebration
Experience a day packed with food trucks, vendors, games, a pageant, and more.
Powder Springs: Juneteenth Celebration
Visit Thurman Springs Park for an afternoon of entertainment, food and artisan vendors. Stop by The Unity In HIStory Tent for information about the history of Juneteenth, and at the end of the day, enjoy a Unity Circle with Attoungblan Dance & Drumming.
Savannah: Juneteenth Fine Arts Festival
Experience the richness of African American heritage through cooking demonstrations, storytelling, and mesmerizing dance performances. With spoken word poetry and an array of activities, the Savannah Juneteenth Fine Arts Festival promises an enriching and unforgettable celebration for all.
