TOLEDO, OH – The City of Toledo invites the community to take part in The Juneteenth Experience — a weeklong celebration from June 13 through June 21 that honors and celebrates Black excellence and freedom.
The celebration kicks off with the Pan-African flag raising on Friday, June 13, at 10 a.m. at the flagpole on the median of Jackson St. in front of One Government Center. The flag raising honors Juneteenth and launches a series of city-wide events recognizing the contributions of Black Americans and commemorating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved.
Juneteenth is a day marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings that recognize the 19th of June as the day of emancipation of enslaved people. It is also a time for reflection, rejoicing and planning for the future.
Highlights of the Week Include
Community United Juneteenth Parade
Saturday, June 14
Line-up at 9 a.m. Step-off at 10 a.m.
Begins at Summit and Monroe Streets and ends at One Government Center on Jackson Street
Vince Davis Community Health and Wellness Fair hosted by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity)
Saturday, June 14 from 12 to 3:30 p.m.
Martin Luther King Academy 1300 Forest Avenue
Free health screenings activities for kids giveaways and more
Fourth Annual Juneteenth Rooftop Celebration hosted by the NAACP Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and Toledo Lucas County Public Library (Saturday, June 14 from 7 to 10 p.m.
325 North Michigan Street
Powell’s Juneteenth Celebration (Saturday, June 14 from 10:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Powell’s Beauty and Barber Supply 901 Nebraska Avenue
Live performances food trucks vendors music and activities for kids
All ages welcome
Toledo Juneteenth Celebration Cultural Heritage Festival (Thursday June 19 from 3:30 to 9 p.m.
Glass City Pavilion and Event Lawn 1001 Riverside Drive
Free event with live entertainment food trucks local vendors activities and games
All ages welcome
Juneteenth Celebration at the Toledo Museum of Art (Thursday, June 19 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Toledo Museum of Art 804 Art Museum Drive
Art making music movement and storytelling honoring Black history and freedom
The Family Center is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with separate registration
All ages welcome
Free
FAMED Studios Recital Coming to America)
Friday, June 20
Doors open at 3 p.m. show begins at 3:30 p.m.
Maumee Theater 601 Conant Street
A performance exploring immigration experiences and cultural identity
Get 2 It Boxing Show)
Saturday, June 21 from 1 to 7 p.m.
2345 Collingwood Boulevard
Community event promoting peace and safety for youth
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Juneteenth Brunch)
Saturday, June 21 10:30 photos
Doors open at 11 a.m.
The Pinnacle 1772 Indian Circle Maumee
Celebrating 2025 scholarship recipients with live entertainment a silent auction and day party
Cost 65 dollars
Afrocentric attire encouraged
View the full schedule of events curated by the Human Relations Commission Toledo at
(https://toledo.oh.gov/events/the-juneteenth-experience-2) https://toledo.oh.gov/events/the-juneteenth-experience-2Juneteenth Events (https://toledo.oh.gov/events/the-juneteenth-experience-2)
Thank you to our community partners
Toledo Lucas County Public Library Community United 419 Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Powell’s Barber and Beauty PUSH Community Center NAACP Toledo AKA Zeta Alpha Omega Chapter FAMED Studios The Toledo Museum of Art and Omega Psi Phi Xi Tau Chapter
Let’s come together to honor history celebrate freedom and build community.
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