Virtual and In-Person Events to celebrate Juneteenth in 2022
(Don’t miss the 2nd annual Accessible Juneteenth Celebration on 6/18!)
Virtual Presentation from African Burial Ground National Monument
Virtual Presentation and Tour
- What: Take a virtual tour of the African Burial Ground National Monument, part of the U.S. National Park Service. A ranger from the site will discuss Juneteenth, Pinkster, and show the African Burial Ground National Monument in downtown NYC.
- When: Saturday, June 11 — 1-2:30pm EDT
- Where: Zoom
Juneteenth Summit 2022: The Black Family- Equipping the Black Family For Changes in Stages
Virtual Event
- What: Juneteenth Family Day 13th Annual Juneteenth Festival
- When: Friday, June 17 — 9sm – 6pm EDT
- Virtual
Accessible Juneteenth Potluck Celebration
In-Person and Virtual Event
For the second year in the row, Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition and the Institute on Disability and Human Development will host the second annual Accessible Juneteenth celebration!
- What: Accessible Juneteenth Potluck Celebration
- When: Saturday, June 18 — 2-6pm
- Where: Kathy Osterman Beach — 5800 N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive
- Other: Feel free to bring food (to share or for yourself), non-alcoholic drinks, chairs and blankets, games, and music
- RSVP to attend
- Sign up to participate in open mic (spots are limited!)
- Attend the event virtually
- Sign up to get a COVID vaccine or booster from Chicago Internal Medicine Practice and Research
Douglass Park Trade Day & Juneteenth Celebration
In-Person Celebration for Children/Youth
- What: #TradeDay from The Brown House Experience
- Who: Learning opportunities for youth 12-21 and kids 5-11
- When: Saturday, June 18 — 12-3pm
- Where: Douglass Park Field House, 1401 S. Sacremento
2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration with UCAN
In-Person Celebration
- What: 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration with UCAN: Water slide (bathing suits welcomed!) + bounce house + BBQ + soul food + snacks + face painting + reptile petting zoo + Italian ice
- When: Saturday, June 18 –11am-3pm
- Where: 3605 West Filmore Street
ITVA Juneteenth Village Fest
In-Person Celebration
- What: FREE family-fun with rides, games, food, and more to celebrate Juneteenth! Hosted by Chicago’s It Takes A Village Family of Schools.
- When: Saturday, June 18 — 12-6pm
- Where: Anna & Frederick Douglass Park, 1313 S. Sacremento Drive
- ITVA Village Fest Free Registration
Thank you Chicago Pop Up Juneteenth Market
Black-Owned Business Expo | Indoor and Outdoor Marketplace
- What: The Juneteenth Market is a pop up market celebrating black business in Chicago
- When: Sunday, June 19 — Doors open at 2pm
- Where: The Promontory, 5311 South Lake Park Avenue West, Chicago
Pose Cultural Center Juneteenth Celebration
In-Person Celebration
- What: Pose Cultural Center Celebration
- When: Sunday, June 19 — 1-5pm
- Where: Pose Cultural Art Gallery, 2136 Chicago Ave.