Black · Juneteenth · Jackson, Mississippi
Juneteenth Jubilee
2027 dates not announced yet · usually June
About Juneteenth Jubilee
The Two Mississippi Museums in downtown Jackson, the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, hold a free evening Juneteenth Jubilee marking the emancipation of Black Americans, with food trucks, line dancing, museum tours and spoken word.
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 Jubilee has included food trucks, line-dancing workshops, kids zone, flash tours and spoken-word performances.
The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held June 19, 2026.
- Food trucks
- Line-dancing workshops
- Kids zone
- Flash tours
- Spoken-word performances
Where it happens
Juneteenth Jubilee is held at Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson, Mississippi. It is one of 3 cultural festivals in Mississippi on this calendar.















Other nearby festivals
- JunTBA2027Jackson's Juneteenth ExtravaganzaJackson, MSBlackSame city
- JunTBA2027Juneteenth on Farish FestivalJackson, MSBlackSame city
- JanTBA2027Baton Rouge Jewish Film FestivalBaton Rouge, LAJewish140 miles away
- JunTBA2027Gus Young Park Juneteenth CelebrationBaton Rouge, LABlack140 miles away
- JunTBA2027Juneteenth Unity FestivalBaton Rouge, LABlack140 miles away
- JunTBA2027Levitt AMP Baton Rouge Juneteenth FestivalBaton Rouge, LABlack140 miles away
Questions about Juneteenth Jubilee
- When is Juneteenth Jubilee 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held June 19, 2026.
- Where is Juneteenth Jubilee held?
- Juneteenth Jubilee takes place at Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson, Mississippi.
- Is Juneteenth Jubilee free?
- Yes. The organizer lists Juneteenth Jubilee as free to attend.
- What happens at Juneteenth Jubilee?
- Events have included: food trucks, line-dancing workshops, kids zone, flash tours, spoken-word performances.
- Who organizes Juneteenth Jubilee?
- Juneteenth Jubilee is organized by Mississippi Department of Archives and History (Two Mississippi Museums). Their official site is 2mm.mdah.ms.gov/events/juneteenth-jubilee-2.
- What other cultural festivals are near Jackson?
- The closest others on this calendar are Jackson's Juneteenth Extravaganza in Jackson, MS (same city); Juneteenth on Farish Festival in Jackson, MS (same city); Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival in Baton Rouge, LA (about 140 miles).
Businesses around Jackson
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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

