Those looking to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday in Chicago can look forward to an array of events celebrating the city’s rich Black culture, vibe and history.
There will be parades, parties, educational activities, vendor markets and festivities of all kinds taking place around the city and in the suburbs. This isn’t Juneteenth related but Janet Jackson will also be performing at the United Center. Anyway, here are some of the most notable events on the Juneteenth holiday.
2024 Thank You Chicago Juneteenth Culture Market
Wednesday, June 19, 2 – 7 p.m. | FREE
The Promontory
Black Culture Week Juneteenth FireWorks Fest
Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Rainbow Beach Park
BYOB Game Night- Juneteenth Edition
Wednesday, June 19, 7 – 11 p.m.
Celebrate Juneteenth with The Rewind: An Online Experience
Wednesday, June 19, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Online
Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth Parade
Saturday, June 19, 9 a.m. | FREE
Sterling Ave and Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor, IL
I Got Away McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour
Wednesday, June 19, 7 – 10 p.m. | FREE
Greenwood Oasis
Juneteenth Celebration at MLK Skating and Bowling
Wednesday, June 19, 5 – 8 p.m.
The MLK Skating and Bowling Center
Wednesday, June 19, 3 – 9 p.m.
Virgin Hotels Chicago
Juneteenth Illinois Health Panel
Saturday, June 22, 8 – 10 a.m. | FREE
Malcolm X College
Midnight Sun – Juneteenth Tribute To James Brown, Sly Stone & George Clinton
Wednesday, June 19, 7:30 p.m.
City Winery Chicago
New Life Outreach Presents Juneteenth Community Clean-up
Wednesday, June 19, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | FREE
New Life Covenant SE Church
“Not Like Us” Juneteenth Bake & Sip
Wednesday, June 19, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Strugglebeardbakery, South Harper Court
Refine Collective Presents the 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Market @ The Salt Shed
Wednesday, June 19, 2 – 7 p.m. | FREE
Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
The Salt Shed Outdoors (Fairgrounds)
South Side Community Federal Credit Union Juneteenth Celebration
South Side Community Federal Credit Union | FREE
The DuSable Black History Museum Juneteenth Performances
June 19, 2024, 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m. | FREE
The DuSable Museum
The Emancipation Ball 2024: Chicago’s Premiere Juneteenth Event
Tuesday, June 18, 7 p.m. – Wednesday, June 19, 12 a.m.
Rockwell on the River
The Woodlawn Juneteenth Block Party
Wednesday, June 19, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. | FREE
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