In 2026, Juneteenth falls on Friday, June 19. Juneteenth, also known as “Independence Day” or “Freedom Day,” commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery and the emancipation of African American slaves.
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2026 Portland Juneteenth Events & Celebrations
- June 17: Tabor Dance: We Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere @ Cathedral Park | 6-9PM, A Celebration of Joy, Music, and Community (more info)
- June 18: Can I Kayak??? @ Whittaker Ponds | 1PM, Community Kayaking with Black Men’s Wellness (more info)
- June 19: Summer Solstice Celebration @ Crystal Springs Rhododendrom Garden | 1-8PM, Free Admission, Market & Music (more info)
- June 19: Black Liberation Ride @ Irving Park | 6PM, Community Bike Ride for Black & Brown Portlanders (more info)
- June 19: Juneteenth Zine Folding Party @ BOLD Coffee & Books | 6:30-8:30PM, Assemble Anti-Fascist, Anti-Colonial Zines (more info)
- June 19: More Than A Game @ Irving Park | 6-9PM, Culture, Health, & Hoops (more info)
- June 20: Juneteenth 54th Annual Festival and Parade | 11AM (more info)
- June 20: Mobbin With Muki @ Lower Macleay Park | 1PM, Community Hike with Black Men’s Wellness (more info)
- June 20: Juneteenth: RISE! The Legacy of Black Guitar Heroes @ North Portland Library | 10:30-11:30AM, Storytelling + Live Instrumental Guitar Concert (more info)
- June 20: Black Family Playtime @ Albina Library | 11:30AM-12:15PM, Playtime at the Library (more info)
- June 20: Juneteenth: Kids Junk Orchestra Musical Journey @ Kenton Library | 3-4PM, Original Musical (more info)
- June 21: Black Family Storytime @ Hillsdale Library | 3:15-4PM, Stories, Songs, and Movement Activities (more info)
- June 24: Cooking History: Black Eyed Peas @ Capitol Hill Library | 5:30-7:30PM, Cooking Demonstration (more info)
- June 24: Summer Reading: Dancing Feet & Talking Drums with Okaidja @ Hollywood Library | 5-6PM, Song and Dance Rooted in Circle-Based Learning (more info)
- June 27: Juneteenth: Unbreakable: An Art Workshop of Self-Love @ Hollywood Library | 11AM-1PM, Explore Self Love, Resilience, and Creativity (more info)
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Related Events and Info:
- Black-owned Restaurants in Portland: iloveblackfood.com/pdx-directory
- Black, African American, or African Businesses in Portland: mercatuspdx.com
- Juneteenth resources from Multcolib My Librarian Alicia T.
- Events: Our Portland June Events Calendar & Ticket Giveaways
- Father’s Day: Portland Father’s Day Events: Brunch, Specials, Gift Ideas, & More
- Travel Oregon: 6 Must Visit Black-History Spots in Oregon
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