2026 Rochester Juneteenth Festival

Join the celebration! The Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is excited to invite you to our 2026 Juneteenth Festival

Join us June 19-20 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park for a powerful, two-day celebration of freedom, culture, and community. From live performances from Danielle Ponder and local vendors to family-friendly activities and the Freedom Parade, this is a weekend you don’t want to miss.
🗓️ Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, 2026
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court Street Rochester, NY 14607
🎉 Freedom Parade at W. Main & State St. – 11 AM, June 20
Bring lawn chairs to enjoy the live performances!

Day 1 — Honoring, Educating, and Celebrating
Friday, June 19 | 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park

Elders circle
Education on the history and significance of Juneteenth
Honoring past and present MLK Jr. Commissioners
Performers and entertainment

Day 2 — Parade and Festival
Saturday, June 20 | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park

11:00 am – Freedom parade begins (lineup starts at 10:00 am)
12:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Festival and performances
Rock climbing, face painting, hair cuts, local food and vendors, and more — featuring Danielle Ponder
FREE admission and parking at the Strong National Museum of Play

Plus, FREE ADMISSION to the whole event! Bring a lawn chair to relax and enjoy all of the fun.
Contact us at GR*************@***il.com for more information. See you there!