Black · Juneteenth · Seattle, Washington
NAAM Juneteenth Celebration
2027 dates not announced yet · usually June
About NAAM Juneteenth Celebration
The Northwest African American Museum's yearly Juneteenth celebration, held across Judkins Park and the museum in Seattle. The 2026 theme was 'The Sound of Connection', with a skate party, vendors, workshops, local artists and performances, and free museum admission for attendees.
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.
NAAM Juneteenth Celebration has included skate to freedom party, vendors, workshops, local artists, family arts and crafts room and live 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.
- Skate to Freedom Party
- Vendors
- Workshops
- Local artists
- Family arts and crafts room
- Live performances
Where it happens
NAAM Juneteenth Celebration is held at Northwest African American Museum and Judkins Park in Seattle, Washington. It is one of 22 cultural festivals in Washington on this calendar.















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Questions about NAAM Juneteenth Celebration
- When is NAAM Juneteenth Celebration 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held June 19, 2026.
- Where is NAAM Juneteenth Celebration held?
- NAAM Juneteenth Celebration takes place at Northwest African American Museum and Judkins Park in Seattle, Washington.
- Is NAAM Juneteenth Celebration free?
- Yes. The organizer lists NAAM Juneteenth Celebration as free to attend.
- What happens at NAAM Juneteenth Celebration?
- Events have included: skate to freedom party, vendors, workshops, local artists, family arts and crafts room, live performances.
- Who organizes NAAM Juneteenth Celebration?
- NAAM Juneteenth Celebration is organized by Northwest African American Museum (NAAM). Their official site is naamnw.org/events/naam-juneteenth-celebration-the-sound-of-connection.
- What other cultural festivals are near Seattle?
- The closest others on this calendar are Dia de Muertos Festival Seattle in Seattle, WA (same city); Indian Days Powwow in Seattle, WA (same city); Juneteenth Community Celebration at Seattle Art Museum in Seattle, WA (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


