Juneteenth Fine Arts Festival in Savannah, Georgia

Juneteenth Fine Arts Festival in Savannah, Georgia. Photo by @visitsavannah

Juneteenth Celebrations in Georgia

Celebrate the Juneteenth holiday with friends and family at festivals, concerts and more special events throughout the state.

For decades, communities have celebrated Juneteenth (now recognized as a federal holiday) as a way to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans across the United States. It marks the official day, June 19, 1865, that enslaved people of Galveston, Texas, received news of their freedom — more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Across the country, celebrations are often marked with parades, festivals, and family gatherings to honor the cultural and historical significance of the holiday while also providing a space for education and reflection. This year, we've curated a list of a few ways you can celebrate Juneteenth here in Georgia:

Juneteenth Events & Festivals

Saturday, June 10

Friday, June 16

Friday to Sunday, June 16-18

Saturday, June 17

Performers at Concert on the Green: A Juneteenth Celebration in Acworth, Georgia
Performers at Concert on the Green: A Juneteenth Celebration in Acworth, Georgia. Photo by @visitacworth

Saturday & Sunday, June 17-18

Saturday to Monday, June 17-19

Sunday, June 18

Monday, June 19

Published: May 2023
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