The City of Toledo invites the community to take part in The Juneteenth Experience— a weeklong celebration from June 13 through June 21 that honors and celebrates Black excellence and freedom.
The celebration kicks off with the Pan-African flag raising on Friday, June 13, at 10 a.m., at the flagpole on the median of Jackson Street, in front of One Government Center. The flag raising honors Juneteenth and launches a series of city-wide events recognizing the contributions of Black Americans and commemorating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved.
Juneteenth is a day marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings that recognize the 19th of June as the day of emancipation of enslaved people. It also is a time for reflection, rejoicing and planning for the future.
Highlights of the Week: •Community United Juneteenth Parade—Saturday, June 14. Line-up at 9 a.m. Step-off at 10 a.m. Begins at Summit and Monroe streets and ends at One Government Center on Jackson Street.
•Vince Davis Community Health and Wellness Fair hosted by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity— Saturday, June 14, from noon to 3:30 p.m., at Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy for Boys, 1300 Forest Avenue. Free health screenings, activities for kids, giveaways and more
•Fourth Annual Juneteenth Rooftop Celebration hosted by the NAACP Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and Toledo Lucas County Public Library—Saturday, June 14, from 7 to 10 p.m., at 325 North Michigan Street.
•Powell’s Juneteenth Celebration— Saturday, June 14, 10:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Powell’s Beauty and Barber Supply, 901 Nebraska Avenue. Live performances, food trucks, vendors, music and activities for kids. All ages are welcome.
•Toledo Juneteenth Celebration Cultural Heritage Festival— Thursday, June 19, from 3:30 to 9 p.m., at Glass City Pavilion and Event Lawn, 1001 Riverside Drive. Free event with live entertainment, food trucks, local vendors, activities and games. All ages are welcome.
•Juneteenth Celebration at the Toledo Museum of Art— Thursday, June 19, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Toledo Museum of Art, 804 Art Museum Drive. Art making, music movement and storytelling honoring Black history and freedom. The Family Center is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with separate registration. All ages are welcome, at no charge.
•FAMED Studios Recital Coming to America—Friday, June 20. Doors open at 3 p.m., show begins at 3:30 p.m., at Maumee Theater, 601 Conant Street. A performance exploring immigration experiences and cultural identity.
•Get 2 It Boxing Show— Saturday, June 21, from 1 to 7 p.m., at 2345 Collingwood Boulevard. A community event promoting peace and safety for youth.
•Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Juneteenth Brunch—Saturday, June 21. Doors open at 11 a.m., at the Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Circle, Maumee. Celebrating 2025 scholarship recipients with live entertainment, a silent auction and day party. Cost is $65. Afrocentric attire is encouraged.
View the full schedule of events curated by the Human Relations Commission Toledo at toledo.oh.gov/ events/the-juneteenth-experi ence-2.
Everyone is invited to come together to honor history, celebrate freedom and build community.
