2022 Juneteenth Events
JUNE 10-12
1st Annual Zwolle Juneteenth Festival
This three-day event starts on Friday at 6:30 pm, Saturday at 5:00 pm, and Sunday at 3:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs for all of the music and fun. Find the lineups and admission fees for the weekend on Facebook.
Location – Zwolle Festival Grounds, 1100 S. Main St.
JUNE 11
Cedar Grove Pre-Juneteenth Parade & Commemorative Celebration
10:00am – 5:00pm
A parade rolls at 10:00 am followed by a free celebration to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the Cedar Grove neighborhood.
Location – AB Palmer SPAR, 547 East 79th St., Shreveport
JUNE 17 – 18
“We Are One”
On Friday, check out the Michelson Art Museum free art instruction for kids 6-11 at the Carver Center at 10:00 am. A fashion show takes place at Memorial City Hall at 6:30 pm. Saturday’s events start with a commemorative program at Wiley College at 10:00 am followed by a parade and festivities. Click here for the full schedule.
Location – GW Carver Community Center, 2302 Holland St., Marshall, Tex
JUNE 17-19
Let the Good Times Roll Festival
Three days of big names in high-energy music, performances, and speakers. Friday starts at 4:00 pm with a parade. Saturday hours are 8:00am-Midnight. Sunday hours are from 4:00pm-Midnight. See the lineup and more here.
Location – Festival Plaza, Shreveport
Juneteenth Celebration
Watch the parade downtown and party at the Bridging the Gap Block Party at Ira Clark Park starting at 6:00 pm on June 17. Peace and Jammin at Carnes Park follow on Saturday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. Check out the Juneteenth Car Show on Sunday at 3:00 pm. See more on their Facebook page.
Location – Camden, Ark
JUNE 17
Juneteenth Festival
10:00am – 7:00pm
There’s a lot going on from pony rides, water slides cornhole tournaments, food, music, and more.
Location – Oaklawn Park, Searcy Avenue, Mt. Pleasant, Tex
North Louisiana Juneteenth Parade
5:30pm – 7:00pm
The inaugural parade rolls through downtown. Bring family, cameras, chairs, and most of all, your love. For more info, click here.
Location – Downtown Shreveport
JUNE 18
Ruston’s Juneteenth Celebration
5:00 pm
Gospel music artists perform in the park to celebrate. Plus music, food, and a kid’s play area. Follow the event on click here.
Location – 101 E. Park Avenue – Ruston, LA
Juneteenth Black Empowerment Expo
9:00 am
Black-owned businesses are coming together in the park to celebrate. Plus music, food, and a kid’s play area. Follow the event on Facebook.
Location – Bumble Bee Park, 605 Main St., Gladewater, Tex
Juneteenth Mini Camp
10:00 am – 11:30am
Kids from ages 4 to 8 can learn all about the holiday with books, games, dance, and craft-making. For info, click here.
Location – Daytime Playtime-Literary Classes, 8870 Youree Dr, Shreveport
Juneteenth BBQ Block Party
10:00am – 2:00pm
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the fellowship. Free admission, free food, prizes, music, and lots of games for all ages. Follow the event on Facebook.
Location – Baptist Bible Fellowship, 8900 Kingston Rd., Shreveport
New Boston Juneteenth
10:00am – 6:00pm
Come watch a parade and enjoy the arts and crafts show, vendors, and a quilt raffle. For more info, click here.
Location – New Boston Trailhead Park
The Black Heritage Festival & Juneteenth Celebration
11:00am
Music, vendors, food trucks, bingo, and kids’ activities. Follow the event on Facebook.
Location – Old Many High School, 830 Highland Ave., Many, La
Juneteenth Celebration
Noon – 5:00pm
This family-friendly event celebrates the holiday with food and drink. Kids can participate in a talent show. Follow the event on Facebook.
Location – Lakeside in Stamps, Ark
“We Celebrate June” for Juneteenth
Noon – 8:00pm
The Arts Alliance, LLC plans to have vendors on food trucks to celebrate after the parade. Check out the event on Facebook.
Location – Marshall, Tex
‘art-ish: Black Art Show
Noon – 10:00pm
Art, apparel, photography, food trucks, and more at this all-black art show. For more info, click here.
Location – The Lot Downtown, 400 Crockett St., Shreveport
Juneteenth: The Beginning of a New Freedom
2:00pm
Dr. Michael Snowden shares his thoughts on why Juneteenth is an important American event. Also, hear his ideas to effectively commemorate the day. Click here for more info.
Location – Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum, 800 Front St., Natchitoches, La
Keeping History Alive: Juneteenth Celebration
3:00pm – 9:00pm
Lots of fun including political speakers, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, a parade of professionals, and more! Come and have some fun. Find out all of the details here.
Location – Front Street, Downtown Texarkana
JUNE 19
Sci-Port June Nineteenth Celebration
Noon – 5:00pm
guests will be given the opportunity to attend a special presentation by the All of Us Health Program. All of Us is a precision medicine-based program that is dedicated to finding proper healthcare for everyone. Admission fees are being waved. Find out more here.
JUNE 24-26
Mansfield Civic Group 9th Annual Juneteenth
Three days of Hip-Hop, Blues, Zydeco, and Gospel. View information on this weekend event here.
Location – Downtown Square, Mansfield, La
