Black · Parade · Bridgeport, Connecticut
Juneteenth Parade and Harambee Festival
2027 dates not announced yet · usually June
About Juneteenth Parade and Harambee Festival
Fairfield County's largest and longest-running Juneteenth observance, with a parade from the Burroughs Community Center through Black Rock and the South End to a festival at Seaside Park. It is presented by the City of Bridgeport and Juneteenth of Fairfield County, and 2026 was the 34th year.
What to expect
Heritage parades bring community groups, bands, dancers and floats through the streets, and many are followed by a festival with food and music.
Juneteenth Parade and Harambee Festival has included parade, marching bands and drill teams, cultural performances, food and craft vendors and community resource tables.
The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held June 13, 2026.
- Parade
- Marching bands and drill teams
- Cultural performances
- Food and craft vendors
- Community resource tables
Where it happens
Juneteenth Parade and Harambee Festival is held at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It is one of 19 cultural festivals in Connecticut on this calendar.
Other nearby festivals
- JunTBA2027NAACP Juneteenth Celebration at Morton Government CenterBridgeport, CTBlackSame city
- JulTBA2027Puerto Rican Parade and Festival (Bridgeport)Bridgeport, CTHispanic and LatinoSame city
- JulTBA2027Puerto Rican Parade and Festival of Fairfield CountyBridgeport, CTHispanic and LatinoSame city
- SepTBA2027¡Fiesta Latina!New Haven, CTHispanic and Latino16 miles away
- JunTBA2027Caribbean Heritage FestivalNew Haven, CTHispanic and Latino16 miles away
- MarTBA2027Latino & Native American Film FestivalNew Haven, CTNative American16 miles away
Questions about Juneteenth Parade and Harambee Festival
- When is Juneteenth Parade and Harambee Festival 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held June 13, 2026.
- Where is Juneteenth Parade and Harambee Festival held?
- Juneteenth Parade and Harambee Festival takes place at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
- Is Juneteenth Parade and Harambee Festival free?
- Yes. The organizer lists Juneteenth Parade and Harambee Festival as free to attend.
- What happens at Juneteenth Parade and Harambee Festival?
- Events have included: parade, marching bands and drill teams, cultural performances, food and craft vendors, community resource tables.
- Who organizes Juneteenth Parade and Harambee Festival?
- Juneteenth Parade and Harambee Festival is organized by City of Bridgeport and Juneteenth of Fairfield County, Inc.. Their official site is bridgeportct.gov/events.
- What other cultural festivals are near Bridgeport?
- The closest others on this calendar are NAACP Juneteenth Celebration at Morton Government Center in Bridgeport, CT (same city); Puerto Rican Parade and Festival (Bridgeport) in Bridgeport, CT (same city); Puerto Rican Parade and Festival of Fairfield County in Bridgeport, CT (same city).
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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