Parisa Burton Juneteenth events in New Jersey are returning this June with parades, festivals, cultural celebrations, educational programming, and family-friendly activities to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States and acknowledge and educate communities about Black history and culture. Read on for a guide to Juneteenth events in New Jersey happening in June 2026.
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Bergen County
Bogota
Juneteenth Freedom Night | Saltscape Wellness Center, Bogota
Friday, June 19th, 6-9PM
This event invites the community to an evening of music, culture, food, reflection, and connection in honor of Juneteenth. Guests can enjoy local Black-owned vendors, a spoken word reading, food and drinks, and a community Wall of Freedom where attendees can share what freedom means to them. The event also features an ancestral candlelight ceremony and opportunities to support local businesses. RSVP here.
Englewood
Juneteenth Weekend 2026 Festival + Parade | Englewood
This 14th annual Juneteenth celebration in Englewood will feature an opening ceremony + flag raising on Thursday, June 18th at 7PM in front of City Hall, followed by a parade + four-day festival. There will be musical performances, dancers, and spoken poetry. See the flyer here.
Opening Ceremony + Flag Raising | City Hall, 2-10 North Van Brunt Street
- Thursday, June 18th, 7PM
Juneteenth Festival + Parade | The Monument, Tenafly Road + West Palisade Avenue
- Thursday, June 18th, 5-10:30PM
- Friday, June 19th 5-10:30PM
- Saturday, June 20th, 1-10:30PM
- Sunday, June 21st, 1-9PM
Fairlawn
Fair Lawn Juneteenth Celebration | Fair Lawn Community Center, 10-10 20th Street
Friday, June 12th, 5:30-8:30PM
This Fairlawn Juneteenth celebration is now in its fourth year and honors the history and significance of the holiday while celebrating Black culture, freedom, and togetherness. The event will bring live music, food, local vendors, and educational programming that highlights the history, achievements, and contributions of Black people while fostering community connection and reflection. See the event page here.
Fort Lee
Juneteenth at Fort Lee: The Tuskegee Airmen (1995) | Fort Lee Historic Park, Hudson Terrace
Friday, June 19th, 1PM
In recognition of Juneteenth, Fort Lee will host a screening of The Tuskegee Airmen (1995) on June 19th at 1PM. The film tells the story of the first Black military aviators in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, highlighting their courage, perseverance, and service in the face of racial discrimination. The screening commemorates the history and significance of Juneteenth while acknowledging the challenges many Black veterans faced after World War II, including barriers to accessing benefits provided through the GI Bill. View the event here.
Hackensack
Juneteenth Celebration | Carver Park, 294 2nd Street, Hackensack
Saturday, June 20th, 9:30AM
The City of Hackensack and Elevate Hackensack will host a Juneteenth Celebration at Carver Park on June 20th beginning at 9:30AM. The community event will feature live music, food vendors, local businesses, and giveaways as residents come together to celebrate freedom, culture, and community. More details here.
Irvington
Juneteenth Community Festival + Food Distribution | 50 Union Avenue Parking Lot
June 13th, 11-3PM
This Juneteenth celebration in Irvington will bring the community together for a day of remembrance, resilience, and joy. Held at 50 Union Avenue, the event will feature carnival games, ice cream, food, cotton candy, popcorn, arts and crafts, screenings, haircuts, and more for attendees to enjoy. More information here.
Paramus
Juneteenth Flag Raising | Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, 230 East Ridgewood Avenue
Friday, June 19th, 11AM
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center will host a Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, June 19th at 11AM at the Gazebo Flag Pole Area at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue. The community is invited to gather in recognition of Juneteenth and the significance of freedom and emancipation. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved indoors to the auditorium. See the event page here.
Ridgefield Park
Juneteenth Celebration | Overpeck County Park Amphitheater
Saturday, June 20th, 12-3PM
Bergen County will host its Juneteenth Celebration at the Overpeck County Park Amphitheater on Saturday, June 20th from 12PM to 3PM. The free community event will feature live music, games, arts + crafts, vendors, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. The celebration brings the community together to honor Juneteenth through careful reflection and a celebration of Black culture. More details can be found here.
Teaneck
Juneteenth 2026 Celebration Series | Teaneck
The Juneteenth Committee of Teaneck has announced its 2026 Juneteenth celebration lineup, a series of community events honoring emancipation through education, reflection, and cultural celebration. Programming includes a read-aloud and arts & crafts event at Johnson Public Library, a screening of The Hate U Give at the Puffin Cultural Forum, a silent walk from Fairleigh Dickinson University to Pomander Walk, a flag raising ceremony at Votee Park, and a final Jubilee Celebration at the Richard Rodda Community Center featuring music, food, vendors, and family-friendly activities. See the full event lineup here.
Read Aloud and Arts + Crafts | Johnson Public Library, 274 Main Street
- Saturday, June 6th, 11AM
Movie Screening “The Hate U Give” | Puffin Cultural Forum, 20 Puffin Way
- Thursday, June 11th, 5:30PM
Silent Walk | MLK Monument at Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1000 River Road
- Friday, June 19th, 8AM
Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony | Votee Park, 1555 Palisade Avenue
- Friday, June 19th, 12PM
Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration | Richard Rodda Community Center, 250 Colonial Court
- Friday, June 19th, 1PM
Juneteenth: A Celebration Of Freedom, Culture, Music, and Community | Brvsh Cul7ur3, 482 Cedar Lane
Friday, June 19th
Juneteenth at BRVSH CUL7UR3 is a celebration of freedom, culture, music, and community taking place on Friday, June 19th. The event features an immersive, multi-genre lineup of performers including dancers, poets, vocalists, and jazz musicians coming together to honor Juneteenth through live expression, storytelling, movement, and sound. Guests can also enjoy an elevated evening experience with cocktails + dining in a vibrant community setting, with featured artists TBA. More details can be found here.
Hudson County
Bayonne
Freedom Day Celebration: Flag Raising Ceremony + Arts Fest | G. Thomas DiDomenico 16th Street Park
A Juneteenth flag raising ceremony will take place on June 19th, preceding the Bayonne NAACP’s 5th Annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 20 from 1 to 7PM at 16th Street Park in Bayonne, with the high school serving as an alternate rain location. The celebration will feature merchandise and food vendors, bringing together local residents for a day of cultural celebration and engagement centered on Juneteenth. More info here.
Flag Raising Ceremony
Friday, June 19th, Time TBA
Music + Arts Festival
Saturday, June 20th, 1-7PM
Hoboken
Juneteenth Hoboken Unity Festival | Hoboken High School Gym, 800 Clinton Street
Friday, June 19th, 1:30-5:30PM
Hoboken High School will host the 4th Annual Juneteenth Unity Festival on Friday, June 19 from 1:30–5:30PM in the gymnasium, bringing together the community for a celebration of culture, remembrance, and connection. The event features live music, along with line dancing, arts + crafts, fitness demos, Black business vendors, photo installations, and more, along with a community potluck inviting guests to BYOD (bring your own dish). More details here.
Jersey City
African Cultural Arts Juneteenth Family Festival | Berry Lane Park, 1000 Garfield Avenue
June 20th, 12-7PM
The African Cultural Arts Juneteenth Family Festival will take place on Saturday, June 20th from 12 to 7PM at Berry Lane Park in Jersey City. Hosted by the City of Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs and partners, the event features an information zone, children’s activities, a food court, and market place with Black-owned vendors in celebration of African diaspora heritage and creativity. More info here.
Juneteenth Jubilation | Saint Peter’s University: Dinneen Hall, 2641 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Thursday, June 18th, 6:30-8:30PM
This free, ticketed Juneteenth event hosted by the Jersey City Free Public Library takes place on Thursday, June 18th at 6:30PM at Saint Peter’s University. The evening features award-winning author Jason Reynolds in conversation, celebrating storytelling, freedom, and the power of voice. The program is moderated by educator and cultural commentator Janine Brown (Brown Brilliance), and highlights youth empowerment, identity, and the impact of literature in shaping community and culture. Register here.
Juneteenth Cigar Fair | The Stork Club Rooftop, 2 Chapel Avenue, #Floor 5
Friday, June 19th, 6-10PM
The “Juneteenth Cigar Affair” hosted by The Squad takes place Friday, June 19th from 6 to 10PM at The Stork Club Rooftop in Jersey City. This elevated rooftop experience blends cigars, music, and community in a stylish lounge setting. Guests can enjoy champagne on arrival, passed hors d’oeuvres, and music, all within a curated indoor-outdoor rooftop atmosphere celebrating Juneteenth through culture and connection. Get your tickets here.
Jersey Shore
Whitesboro
Juneteenth Celebration | MLK Center, West Main Avenue
Saturday, June 20th, 1-5PM
The Cape May County NAACP will host its annual Juneteenth observance in Whitesboro, centered on community reflection, culture, and remembrance. The gathering includes a 2.5-mile walk through Whitesboro, along with live music, spoken word poetry, historical storytelling, and local vendors. The day brings people together to honor the legacy of Juneteenth while celebrating cultural heritage. See the event flyer here.
Asbury Park
Juneteenth Family Arts & Cultural Festival | Springwood Park, 126 Atkins Avenue
Saturday, June 20th, 5-8PM
The Juneteenth Family Arts & Cultural Festival in Asbury Park is a free, family-friendly celebration hosted by Inspire Life at Springwood Park, honoring Black history, culture, and creativity. The event features live music, dance, a DJ, 40 vendors, free food, and a Kids’ Corner. It aims to bring the community together through art, culture, and shared celebration rooted in legacy and resilience. More info here.
Long Branch
Juneteenth Celebration + Fun Day | Bucky James Center, 231 Wilbur Ray Ave
Wednesday, June 17th, 5-8PM
The Long Branch Juneteenth Celebration & Fun Day will take place at the Bucky James Center on June 17, 2026 from 5 to 8 PM at 231 Wilbur Ray Avenue. The evening brings the community together for a celebration of Juneteenth through music, culture, and family-friendly activities. See the event flyer here.
Highlands
Summer Soulstice Beach Hooky Day: Juneteenth Edition | Sandy Hook Beach
Friday, June 19th, 10AM
A Juneteenth beach gathering at Sandy Hook is a relaxed day of rest, joy, and community under the summer sun. Centered around a communal shoreline experience with a red-themed tribute to resilience and liberation, the day includes music, games, a Freedom Toast, and space to rest, reflect, and be present by the water. Register here.
Montclair + North Jersey
Bloomfield
Segregation Today: Bloomfield | Westminster Arts Center, 449 Franklin Street
Tuesday, June 30th, 6-7:30PM
The Jersey Bee, Incurrent Media, and the New Jersey Institute of Social Justice will host a community conversation on segregation and reparations on June 30 at 6PM at the Westminster Arts Center. The event will explore New Jersey’s history of segregation, redlining, and ongoing racial disparities. Attendees will hear from community leaders, historians, and racial justice advocates, and engage in dialogue about how systemic inequities continue to impact housing, education, healthcare, with light refreshments provided and a focus on community connection and learning. RSVP here.
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Bloomfield 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration | Glenwood Avenue + Washington Street
12-7PM
The event brings together thousands of attendees downtown, connecting local businesses, restaurants, vendors, community leaders, and service providers. The celebration features stage performances, food trucks, and other festivities for a full day of community engagement. The event provides an opportunity to learn about American history and the context of Juneteenth while gathering together to enjoy music, food, and cultural activities, powered by The Give Back Hair Show. See more details here.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Juneteenth Freedom | Winfield Scott Plaza, 50 Winfield Scott Plaza
June 21st, 12-5PM
The Elizabeth Juneteenth Freedom Celebration 2026 will take place on Sunday, June 21st from 12PM to 5PM at 50 Winfield Scott Plaza. This free community event invites residents, families, and visitors to gather for an afternoon of music, food, dancing, entertainment, games, and networking in celebration of Juneteenth and Father’s Day. The program honors freedom, heritage, and community while also recognizing the important role fathers play in strengthening families, with additional Father’s Day tributes planned as part of the celebration. In case of rain, the event will move to 40 Morrell Street across from City Hall. More info here.
Maplewood
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom | Durand-Hedden House + Garden, 523 Ridgewood Road
Friday, June 19th, 1-5PM
This free community event will take place on Friday, June 19th from 12PM to 4PM at the Durand-Hedden House & Garden in Maplewood. Residents are invited to celebrate Juneteenth with historical reenactors, musical performances, an art exhibit, quilters, dance, poetry, face painting, crafts for children, and food available for purchase. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the exhibit Slavery in New Jersey: A Troubled History, which provides historical context on enslavement and Juneteenth in the state. More details can be found here.
Montclair
African-American Heritage Foundation Parade + Festival | Nishuane Park
While not a Juneteenth-specific event, the 36th Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation Parade + Festival returns on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The day begins with a parade stepping off from Glenfield Middle School at 10:30AM, followed by a community festival at Nishuane Park from 1 to 7PM. Attendees can enjoy a day celebrating African American heritage through culture, music, community, and family-friendly activities. More details here.
Juneteenth Cocktail Fundraiser | The Loft, 8 Lackawanna Plaza
Friday, June 19th, 7-10PM
The Second Annual Howe House Juneteenth Cocktail Fundraiser will take place on Thursday, June 19th at 7:00 PM at The Loft in Montclair, NJ. The evening brings the community together for a cocktail reception featuring music, dancing, and entertainment, while honoring community leaders whose service and dedication continue to make a meaningful impact. Guests will gather in support of the Howe House mission for a celebratory night centered on culture, connection, and community.
Juneteenth Celebration | Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue
Saturday, June 20th, 12-6PM + Sunday, June 21st, 12-5PM
This Juneteenth event is centered on empowering the community through art and culture, featuring works from locally and nationally recognized Black artists. This nonprofit-focused experience highlights visual art exhibits that support and uplift artists directly, while also benefiting The Village, a nonprofit focused on strengthening communities through scalable strategies that empower people to reach their full potential. Buy tickets here.
Juneteenth Sip + Sew | Sankofa Cafe 319 Orange Road
Sunday, June 7th, 12-3PM
Stitched in Culture is a Juneteenth Sip & Sew experience hosted inside Sankofa Cafe in Montclair, inviting guests to celebrate through creativity, fashion, and self-expression. This hands-on workshop guides participants in designing custom beaded embroidered t-shirts or tanks using colorful beadwork and hand embellishment techniques, with the option to personalize pieces using words. The experience includes all materials and step-by-step instruction, creating a relaxed space to sip, connect, and create wearable art. Purchase tickets here.
Segregation Today: Montclair | Montclair Public Library | 50 South Fullerton Avenue
Tuesday, June 2nd, 6-7:30PM
The Jersey Bee, Incurrent Media, and the New Jersey Institute of Social Justice will host a community conversation on segregation and reparations on June 2nd at 6PM at the Montclair Public Library. The event brings together community leaders, historians, and racial justice advocates to examine New Jersey’s history of segregation and redlining, as well as ongoing disparities in housing, healthcare, and education. Attendees are invited to engage in dialogue, share experiences, and connect with neighbors, with light refreshments provided. More info about this event here.
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Newark
2026 NJ Juneteenth Celebration | Newark Symphony Hall, 1020 Kenneth Gibson Boulevard
Friday, June 19th, 3-10PM
The celebration at Newark Symphony Hall takes place Friday, June 19th from 3 to 10PM, featuring live performances, including SHOWCASE, Flygerian, Moneta-Kai, and more, along with indoor and outdoor vendor experiences highlighting food, fashion, books, and local entrepreneurship. The event brings together music and culture in a vibrant celebration of Black creativity and the power of community. Get tickets here.
Pan African Drumfest + Juneteenth Celebration | Essex County College, 303 University Avenue
Saturday, June 13th, 12PM
The 11th Annual Pan African Drumfest & Juneteenth Celebration takes place on Saturday, June 13 from 12–5PM at Essex County College in Newark. This free, public event invites the community to join a powerful drum circle and cultural gathering centered on peace, unity, and the global African diaspora. Attendees are encouraged to bring drums, flutes, shakers, and chimes. There will also be an African marketplace, and activities will be held rain or shine at The Grove on the corner of University Avenue and West Market Street. Reserve your spot here.
South Ward Annual Juneteenth Festival| Bergen Street, Between Lyons + Nye Avenue
Saturday, June 20th, 11AM-7PM
The South Ward Annual Juneteenth Festival “House Music Edition” takes place Saturday, June 20th from 11AM to 7PM on Bergen Street in Newark, bringing a full day of music, culture, food, vendors, health resources, amusement rides, and live entertainment to the community. Hosted by South Ward Councilman Patrick Council and Mayor Ras J. Baraka, the celebration highlights Black excellence and Newark pride with a house music lineup. More info here.
Rutgers SAS – Newark Juneteenth Celebration | Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
June 19th, 6PM
The Rutgers SAS-Newark Juneteenth Celebration takes place Thursday, June 19 from 2 to 6PM at the Paul Robeson Campus Center’s Norman Samuels Plaza in Newark. Hosted by Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences-Newark, the program centers on Black scholarship, community, and the legacy of Paul Robeson. More info here.
South Orange
Segregation Today: SOMA | Baird Community Center, 5 Mead Street
Thursday, June 11th, 6:30-8PM
Hosted at the Baird Community Center in South Orange Village on Thursday, June 11th from 6:30 to 8PM, this community conversation brings together The Jersey Bee, Incurrent Media, and local partners to explore segregation and reparations in New Jersey. The program examines the lasting impact of redlining and systemic inequities in housing, education, and healthcare through dialogue with community members, historians, and racial justice advocates. RSVP here.
West Orange
Juneteenth Film Festival 2026 | Venues TBA
Friday, June 19th-Sunday, June 21st
The West Orange Juneteenth Film Festival is a multi-day celebration of Black cinematic storytelling taking place June 19th to 21st, 2026, with venues TBA. The festival invites Black filmmakers, writers, and visual storytellers to submit work across film, episodic projects, music videos, animation, experimental work, student films, and screenplays, highlighting diverse Black creative excellence. Projects are selected by a panel of industry professionals and are eligible for recognition across multiple award categories. More info here.
Segregation Today: The Oranges | Luna Stage, 55 Valley Road
Wednesday, June 175h, 6:30-8PM
Hosted as part of a four-part community series taking place across Montclair, Bloomfield, South Orange, and West Orange, this session at Luna Stage on Tuesday, June 17th at 6:30PM brings together The Jersey Bee, Incurrent Media, the New Jersey Institute of Social Justice, and local partners to explore segregation and reparations movements in New Jersey. The program examines the history and ongoing impact of segregation, including redlining and long-standing disparities in housing, education, and healthcare, through dialogue with community members, historians, and racial justice advocates. Reserve a spot here.
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