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Black · Juneteenth · Allentown, Pennsylvania

The Cookout: Juneteenth Celebration

2027 dates not announced yet · usually June

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About The Cookout: Juneteenth Celebration

A free one-day outdoor Juneteenth festival at Cedar Beach Park in Allentown, presented by Blue Pulse Lounge with the City of Allentown. The 2026 lineup included DJs, jazz, R&B, spoken word, children's programming and a hip-hop headliner.

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.

The Cookout: Juneteenth Celebration has included live music, jazz, spoken word, children's programming and dj sets.

The organizer lists it as free to attend.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held June 20, 2026.

  • Live music
  • Jazz
  • Spoken word
  • Children's programming
  • DJ sets

Where it happens

The Cookout: Juneteenth Celebration is held at Cedar Beach Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is one of 22 cultural festivals in Pennsylvania on this calendar.

Map centered on Allentown. The organizer lists Cedar Beach Park.Directions

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Questions about The Cookout: Juneteenth Celebration

When is The Cookout: Juneteenth Celebration 2027?
The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held June 20, 2026.
Where is The Cookout: Juneteenth Celebration held?
The Cookout: Juneteenth Celebration takes place at Cedar Beach Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Is The Cookout: Juneteenth Celebration free?
Yes. The organizer lists The Cookout: Juneteenth Celebration as free to attend.
What happens at The Cookout: Juneteenth Celebration?
Events have included: live music, jazz, spoken word, children's programming, dj sets.
Who organizes The Cookout: Juneteenth Celebration?
The Cookout: Juneteenth Celebration is organized by Blue Pulse Lounge with the City of Allentown. Their official site is allentownjuneteenth.org.
What other cultural festivals are near Allentown?
The closest others on this calendar are ICDI Día de Muertos Festival in Allentown, PA (same city); Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival in Allentown, PA (same city); Juneteenth Lehigh Valley in Easton, PA (about 15 miles).

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