THANK YOU to our Community Partners
A Community Commitment
Celebrating Freedom Together
The Cincinnati Official Juneteenth Parade is proud to continue its partnership with Juneteenth Cincinnati as we work together to celebrate freedom, culture, history, and community. While the parade will not return to the streets this year, our commitment to uplifting our community remains strong through meaningful activations and cultural experiences.
Parade of Flags
Honoring the African Diaspora
Join us for a powerful celebration of culture, unity, and heritage as youth, families, organizations, and community groups proudly carry flags representing nations across the African Diaspora.
From Africa to the Caribbean, South America to the United States — we walk together in honor of our shared history, resilience, and future.
📍 Eden Park – Cincinnati, Ohio
📅 Saturday, June 20th
🕥 Participant Arrival: 10:30 AM
🕚 Parade Begins: 11:00 AM
We invite:
• Youth Organizations
• Dance Teams
• Schools & Community Groups
• Families & Young Leaders
Wear your cultural colors, represent your roots, and help us celebrate freedom, pride, and unity through the spirit of Juneteenth.
The Juneteenth Fesitval – Saturday
Join the community for the 39th Annual Juneteenth Festival featuring live entertainment, cultural performances, food vendors, community resources, educational exhibits, shopping, and family-friendly activities celebrating the richness of Black culture and heritage.
June 20, 2026 · 11am – 8pm
The Juneteenth Fesitval – Sunday
The celebration continues on Sunday, June 21 with the annual Father’s Day Concert at Seasongood Pavilion, bringing the community together through music, inspiration, praise, and fellowship in honor of fathers, families, and freedom.
June 21, 2025 · 2:30pm – 6pm
Our Story Lives Beyond the Streets
This year, our storytelling continues through the upcoming documentary.
Mrs. Lydia’s Juneteenth
A powerful documentary exploring the history of Juneteenth in Cincinnati through the voices, memories, and experiences of the people who helped shape the movement.
Featuring community leaders, youth voices, organizers, and cultural storytellers, the film preserves the legacy of Juneteenth while documenting the continued evolution of the Cincinnati Official Juneteenth Parade.
Help Bring the Parade Back to the Streets
Juneteenth is more than a date—it is a reminder of freedom delayed and the responsibility to remember, educate, and uplift. The Cincinnati Official Juneteenth Parade creates a shared public space where history, culture, and community come together—free and accessible to all.
The Cincinnati Official Juneteenth Parade is powered by community support. Your donations and sponsorships help make the Cincinnati Official Juneteenth Parade and its year-round community impact possible. Contributions directly support essential event operations including permits, public safety, youth participation, production, marketing, cultural programming, educational storytelling, and ongoing community engagement initiatives that help preserve and celebrate the legacy of Juneteenth throughout Cincinnati.
Did You Know? Series
A Journey Through Juneteenth History
Uncover the stories behind Juneteenth with our Did You Know? video series. Each episode delves into the rich history, cultural significance, and impactful moments that shaped Juneteenth as we know it today.
Findley Market Parade
One City, One Legacy
This year, the Cincinnati Juneteenth Parade proudly marches in the Findlay Market Opening Day Parade—representing history, resilience, and the power of community-led tradition.
Cincinnati Official Juneteenth Parade
Mission: To honor freedom, uplift Black history, and strengthen community through inclusive civic and cultural programming in Cincinnati.
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