It’s Juneteenth weekend in Atlanta, and that means it’s time to commemorate one of the most important events in American history.
There are tons of Juneteenth events happening in metro Atlanta this weekend. Scroll to the bottom to the see the full list.
What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19 marking the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. On that date in 1865, slaves were declared free under the terms of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation.
While most of the country is just catching up to the significance of Juneteenth, communities in Texas have long celebrated it.
Here’s a rundown of some top Juneteenth events around Atlanta this weekend:
Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival
Juneteenth Atlanta presents a colorful celebration where incense, international cuisine, and pleasing aromas fill the air while attendees enjoy three days of festivities. Festivities include two stages, a healers circle, a cultural vendor’s market, an artist’s market, furnished V.I.P areas, a Cultural Arts Village Amphitheater, a financial literacy resources center, historical reenactments, father’s day celebrations, historic educational presentations, Family Reunion sections, S.T.E.M for youth, a children’s activity village, international food cuisines, food trucks, fitness activities, martial arts, drum & dance, board games, frisbees, knocker ball, a chess section, and fireworks.
Learn more: Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival
Date and Time
- Friday June 19, 2024 12 Noon-10 pm
- Saturday June 20, 2024 10 am – 10 pm
- Sunday June 21, 2024 9 am – 8 pm
The Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival will take place in Piedmont Park Park at 1322 Monroe Drive Atlanta GA 30306. Here is a map to help you find it.
Juneteenth: A Celebration Tour At Oakland Cemetery
To celebrate Juneteenth 2024, Historic Oakland Foundation is proud to debut a new tour focused on the lives of African Americans after gaining freedom and as they worked toward economic development. This Reconstruction Era tour of the African American Grounds includes the stories of African Americans who reconstructed their lives after emancipation and went on to shape Atlanta’s rich legacy of African American history, culture, and achievement. You’ll hear from actors portraying several residents as tell their stories and share how they navigated new times.
This tour takes place during Historic Oakland Foundation’s Juneteenth Family Festival – June 15, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Be sure to come before your tour or stick around after to enjoy the fun!
Location and Parking
- This walking tour begins in the African American Burial Grounds located inside Oakland Cemetery. Be sure to give yourself time to walk (10-minute walk) or catch a golf cart shuttle to the grounds. Signage will direct you to the location.
- Paid parking is available in the lot at 342 MLK Dr. Free street parking may be available nearby. MARTA’s King Memorial station is a five minute walk to the main gate. Parking inside the cemetery around the event is unavailable.
Time & Date
Saturday, June 15, 2024 9 AM-1 PM EDT
Location
Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue Southeast Atlanta, GA 30312
The Juneteenth Jumpoff
The Jumpoff is an event series that is focused on bringing the dance culture back to the world! In a city where sections and lounges reign supreme, The Jumpoff brings together people to create a fun, high energy, and carefree environment for all guests to experience music, art, food, and culture!
Time & Date:
Saturday, June 15, 2024 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
Location:
Cafe Circa Restaurant & Lounge
464 Edgewood Avenue Southeast Atlanta, GA 30312
A Free Juneteenth Experience
Come on out to Grant Park for a Juneteenth experience featuring food, music and more.
Date & Time:
Wednesday, June 19 · 7:30 – 11pm EDT
Location:
Buteco EAV – 1245 Glenwood Avenue Southeast #Suite 5 Atlanta, GA 30316
More Metro-Area Juneteenth Celebrations
Here are some more Juneteenth events you may want to check out:
- City Of South Fulton Juneteenth Celebration
- Juneteenth Fest (Roswell, Ga.)
- Tialauna & The Royal Souls Band LIVE @ Juneteenth Festival Atlanta
- Juneteenth Celebration (Forest Park, Ga.)
- Juneteenth Celebration (Lithonia, Ga.)
- 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival (Jonesboro, Ga.)
- Juneteenth Celebration (Austell, Ga.)
- Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom (Stonecrest, Ga.)
- Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival
- Atlanta History Center’s Events Schedule
- Acworth’s Concert on the Green: A Juneteenth Celebration
Final Word
Aside from cultural events, Atlanta has so much to do that you need a curated guide to help you sort through it all. Make sure you subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly tab of Atlanta events you don’t want to miss.
Explore Atlanta At Your Own Pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
While it’s warm, take advantage of the outdoors. Don’t miss these awesome festivals.
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