The celebration of the emancipation of African Americans from slavery brings communities together and reminds us of our heritage. (Photo Credit: Unsplash/ Tasha Jolley)

By Andrea Stevens
AFRO Staff Writer
astevens@afro.com

Maryland

Baltimore City

East Baltimore 2nd Annual Juneteenth Event

The East Baltimore Historical Library is hosting a celebration of history and culture in honor of Juneteenth. There will be pony rides, face painting, snowballs, food trucks and more!

Date: 6/19/25
Time: 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location: Eager Park
900 N. Wolfe Street Baltimore, MD 21205
Cost: Free, RSVP Eventbrite

East Baltimore Historical Library’s Juneteenth Celebration takes place June 19 at Eager Park, 900 N. Wolfe Street. (Photo courtesy of Visit Baltimore)

Jubilee: A Celebration of 20 Years of The Lewis, Black Cultural Expression, Freedom, and Music!

This event will honor Black brilliance and creativity. This family friendly event will be held at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. It will include live performances, great food and interactive art.

Date: 6/19/25
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: 830 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
Cost: Free

Juneteenth Garden Celebration at Allen AME Church

Allen AME Church is hosting a gardening event fit for the whole family. Join them as they eat, dig and plant with a purpose, to celebrate the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans.

Date: 6/21/25
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Allen AME Church
1130 West Lexington Street Baltimore, MD 21223
Cost: Free, RSVP Eventbrite

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Eastern Shore Juneteenth Parade and Festival takes place June 21 with a parade and festival.
(Photo courtesy of Eventbrite)

Wicomico County
Eastern Shore Juneteenth Parade and Festival

The Eastern Shore Juneteenth non-profit organization is hosting a parade and festival in an exciting new way. The parade will feature a marching band, dance groups, antique cars and much more!

Date: 6/21/25
Time: 1:00 p.m.- 6:00p.m.
Location: Parade- 100 W Main St. Salisbury, MD 21801
Festival- 110 N Division St. Salisbury, MD 21801
Cost: Free

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Anne Arundel County
CAJUN Festival

Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds is hosting a late Juneteenth festival, filled with a weekend full of fun and celebration.The festivals Saturday events will end with fireworks and theSunday headliner is Keirra Sheard-Kelly a well known gospel artist, there will also be vendors and family friendly activities on the fairgrounds.

Date: 6/21- 6/22/25
Time: Saturday 6/21-2:00p.m.-10:00p.m. ; Sunday 6/22-2:00p.m.- 8:00p.m.
Location: Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds
1450 Generals Highway Crownsville, MD 21032
Cost: Free

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Prince George’s County

Juneteenth Jubilee Festival-City of Bowie

The City of Bowie Community and Outreach is hosting a vibrant family festival in Allen Park to celebrate community, culture and freedom. There will be line dancing, interactive art, waterslides and much more!

Date: 6/14/25
Time: 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Location: 3330 Northview Drive Bowie, MD 20716
Cost: Free, RSVP Eventbrite

JLPGC’s 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration

The Junior League of Prince George’s County is hosting a free event at New Carrollton Branch Library. This event will feature a panel discussion on commemorating Juneteenth with a focus on African American literature, art and storytelling.
Date: 6/14/25
Time: 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Location: New Carrollton Branch Library, PGCMLS
7414 Riverdale Road New Carrollton, MD 20784
Cost: Free, RSVP Eventbrite

Juneteenth Festival at Watkins Regional Park

Watkins Regional Park is having a festival in celebration of Juneteenth with a family friendly atmosphere, free of cost to the Upper Marlboro community. With exciting cultural programming, this event is sure to be very memorable.

Date: 6/14/25
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Watkins Regional Park
301 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Cost: Free

Juneteenth: Freedom Day Celebration

The National Harbor is hosting a celebration of the emancipation of African Americans. At this event you can expect to engage with the promotions and activities from the surrounding businesses in the family friendly environment.

Date: 6/19/25
Time: 11:00 a.m.- TBD
Location: National Harbor
165 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745
Cost: Free

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Washington D.C.

Ward 7 Juneteenth Parade

The 7th Ward Juneteenth Parade will be starting at Penn Branch shopping center going along Branch Ave. South East D.C. and ending Randle Circle. This will be a celebration of community unity, and freedom among Black people.

Date: 6/19/25
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Location: Penn-Branch Shopping Center
3200 Pennsylvania Ave SE Washington DC, DC 20020
Cost: Free

The 7th Ward in Washington D.C. encourages locals to bring their families out for a day of fun and a parade around the city. (Photo courtesy of Eventbrite)

Juneteenth Parade/Celebration

Rosedale Recreation Center will be presenting a parade, it will begin in RFK lot 6 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002. The parade will continue to Oklahoma Ave to Benning Rd, then to 15th St NE, back to 17th St NE, and end at Rosedale Field.

Date: 6/19/25
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Location: Rosedale Recreation Center
1701 Gales Street Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Cost: Free

Juneteenth for the City 2025

Celebrate Juneteenth with the Washington D.C. community. Bread for the City and Mema’s Popups Events are hosting a block party in the center of Anacostia that will feature Black-owned vendors, live performances, food and education sessions rooted in Black culture.

Date: 6/19/25
Time: 1:00 p.m.- 6:00p.m.
Location: 1700 Marion Barry Avenue
SouthEast Washington, DC 20020
Cost: Free, RSVP Eventbrite

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Virginia

4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration- Peninsula

Join the Soulful Tenors for a health and wellness event , as they bring the community together to celebrate Juneteenth. This family friendly event will also offer a performance by The Voice contestant Brian Darden BDii, games, healthcare screenings and much more!

Date: 6/15/25
Time: 11:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location: Mill Point Park
100 Eaton Street Hampton, VA 23669
Cost: Free, RSVP EventBrite

Virginia Union University is celebrating Juneteenth with a community event and parade starting from their campus. (Photo courtesy of Eventbrite)

The 2025 Virginia Juneteenth Parade!

Virginia Union University is hosting a Juneteenth parade starting from their campus. This event will include, black owned businesses and vendors, with tons of kid family friendly activities.

Date: 6/19/25
Time: 11:00 a.m.-2:00p.m.
Location: Virginia Union University
1500 North Lombardy Street Richmond, VA 23220
Cost: Free, RSVP Eventbrite

The 2nd Annual Juneteenth Community Day

Please join the Arlington community as they come together with a commemorative program to honor the legacy of the Black Americans that weathered the storm to freedom. Their program will be held at Metropolitan Park.

Date: 6/19/25
Time: 4:00 p.m.-7:00p.m.
Location: Metropolitan Park
1330 South Fair Street Arlington, VA 22202
Cost: Free, RSVP Eventbrite