Black · Juneteenth · Little Rock, Arkansas
Juneteenth in Da Rock
June 19, 2027 at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Historic 9th Street DistrictFrom local news and event listings. Not yet confirmed on the organizer's site.
About Juneteenth in Da Rock
Juneteenth in Da Rock is billed as Arkansas's biggest Juneteenth festival, held in Little Rock's Historic 9th Street District by the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, the state museum of Black Arkansan history. The day includes a 5K, a street festival and a speaker summit.
What to expect
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when news of the end of slavery reached Galveston, Texas. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Celebrations often include parades, music, food, history programs and family activities.
Juneteenth in Da Rock has included street festival, 5k run/walk, live music, speaker summit, kids zone and local vendors.
The next edition is June 19, 2027.
- Street festival
- 5K run/walk
- Live music
- Speaker summit
- Kids zone
- Local vendors
Where it happens
Juneteenth in Da Rock is held at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Historic 9th Street District in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is one of 2 cultural festivals in Arkansas on this calendar.
Other nearby festivals
- Oct312026Día de los Muertos at Plaza FridaLittle Rock, ARHispanic and LatinoSame city
- AprTBA2027Africa in April Cultural Awareness FestivalMemphis, TNBlack138 miles away
- TBATBACaza Teatro Dia de los MuertosMemphis, TNHispanic and Latino138 miles away
- TBATBALatin Fest 901Memphis, TNHispanic and Latino138 miles away
- SepTBA2027Memphis Asian Night MarketMemphis, TNAsian American and Pacific Islander138 miles away
- Sep10-112027Southern Heritage ClassicMemphis, TNBlack138 miles away
Questions about Juneteenth in Da Rock
- When is Juneteenth in Da Rock 2027?
- Juneteenth in Da Rock is June 19, 2027, according to local news and event listings.
- Where is Juneteenth in Da Rock held?
- Juneteenth in Da Rock takes place at Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, Historic 9th Street District in Little Rock, Arkansas.
- What happens at Juneteenth in Da Rock?
- Events have included: street festival, 5k run/walk, live music, speaker summit, kids zone, local vendors.
- Who organizes Juneteenth in Da Rock?
- Juneteenth in Da Rock is organized by Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. Their official site is arkansasheritage.com/mosaic-templars-cultural-center/news-events/annual-events/juneteenth.
- What other cultural festivals are near Little Rock?
- The closest others on this calendar are Día de los Muertos at Plaza Frida in Little Rock, AR (same city); Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival in Memphis, TN (about 138 miles); Caza Teatro Dia de los Muertos in Memphis, TN (about 138 miles).
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More Black festivals in June 2027
- Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-AtkinsKansas City, MissouriJune 13
- ODUNDE FestivalPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaJune 13
- 1865 FestChicago, IllinoisJune 18-19
- Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music FestivalAtlanta, GeorgiaJune 18-20
- Buffalo Juneteenth FestivalBuffalo, New YorkJune 19-20
- Iowa Juneteenth Neighbor's Day CelebrationDes Moines, IowaJune 19