Black · Juneteenth · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration
2027 dates not announced yet · usually June
About Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration
Pittsburgh's multi-day Juneteenth celebration centered between Point State Park and Market Square downtown. It includes the Grand Jubilee Parade through downtown, free live entertainment, family programming and a large Black-owned business vendor zone.
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.
Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration has included grand jubilee parade, live music, black-owned business vendor plaza and family activities.
The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held June 18-21, 2026.
- Grand Jubilee Parade
- Live music
- Black-owned business vendor plaza
- Family activities
Where it happens
Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration is held at Point State Park and Market Square, Downtown in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is one of 22 cultural festivals in Pennsylvania on this calendar.
Other nearby festivals
- SepTBA2027Indigenous Cultural Festival and Mini Pow WowPittsburgh, PANative AmericanSame city
- May13-232027JFilm FestivalPittsburgh, PAJewishSame city
- Nov72026Latin American and Caribbean FestivalPittsburgh, PAHispanic and LatinoSame city
- SepTBA2027Panda Fest PittsburghPittsburgh, PAAsian American and Pacific IslanderSame city
- Oct2-102026Reel Q Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ Film FestivalPittsburgh, PALGBTQ+Same city
- SepTBA2027COTRAIC Annual Pow WowDorseyville, PANative American11 miles away
Questions about Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration
- When is Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held June 18-21, 2026.
- Where is Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration held?
- Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration takes place at Point State Park and Market Square, Downtown in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Is Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration free?
- Yes. The organizer lists Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration as free to attend.
- What happens at Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration?
- Events have included: grand jubilee parade, live music, black-owned business vendor plaza, family activities.
- Who organizes Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration?
- Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration is organized by City of Pittsburgh and community partners. Their official site is pittsburghpa.gov/Recreation-Events/Special-Events/Juneteenth-Celebrations.
- What other cultural festivals are near Pittsburgh?
- The closest others on this calendar are Indigenous Cultural Festival and Mini Pow Wow in Pittsburgh, PA (same city); JFilm Festival in Pittsburgh, PA (same city); Latin American and Caribbean Festival in Pittsburgh, PA (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