Juneteenth Celebrations In Central Florida for 2026

- Michelle Snow

Juneteenth

Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th because it marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that enslaved African Americans in the state were free.

This news, delivered nearly two years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, signified the end of slavery in the United States.

For more information, visit Juneteenth.com or the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture.

If you’re looking to celebrate Juneteenth in Central Florida, here are some of the events taking place around June 19, 2026:

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A La Cart (Downtown Orlando)

Enjoy the free UNITY Juneteenth Block Party at the downtown A La Cart location (274 Orange Ave.).

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Central Florida Fairgrounds (Orlando)

On June 20th, enjoy Love & Liberation, a Florida’s premier free Juneteenth Pride celebration—an intentionally curated, family-friendly event centering Black queer and trans voices through vibrant performances, local artists, incredible vendors, delicious food, community resources, and nonstop joy from start to finish. Starts at 2pm.

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Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (Downtown Orlando)

“Lenox Ave.,” named “Best Show” of 2025 Orlando Fringe, returns to Orlando at Judson’s Live at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts June 19-20, presented in partnership with Central Florida Vocal Arts, in celebration of Juneteenth.

Set in the Harlem Renaissance and based on the poetry of Langston Hughes, “Lenox Avenue” is a critically acclaimed celebration of black creativity, resilience, and above all…JOY. Tickets and more information at the link above.

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Eatonville Branch Library (Eatonville)

Enjoy the Juneteenth Youth Jam from noon to 6pm on June 19th at the Eatonville Library (w00 E. Kennedy Blvd).

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Orange County Regional History Museum (Downtown Orlando)

Celebrate Juneteenth on June 19 from 10am to 5pm at the History Center with this family-friendly day! Meet the trailblazers who shaped our region in unforgettable ways and enjoy a showing of “Know Your Place is a documentary first released in 2024 that shares firsthand stories from prominent Black Central Floridians who lived in the segregated South before the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The film can be viewed in the lobby on continuous loop throughout the day. Admission is free.

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Shady Park (Winter Park)

On June 20th, enjoy Juneteenth in Winter Park: Jazz & Jubilee A Night Under the Stars, a free event at Shady Park. More details at the link above.

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Smoke & Donuts (Milk District)

On June 19th, enjoy Juneteenth Night Market from 5pm to 11pm at Smoke & Donuts (601 N. Primrose Drive) for an evening celebrating community and culture with local Black-owned businesses, artists and musicians.

Featuring a special chicken biscuit with Chicken Fire- a portion of proceeds will benefit the Historic Oviedo Colored Schools Museum.

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Washington Park Library Branch (Orlando)

Enjoy the free Juneteenth Jubilee on June 19th from 1pm to 2pm at the Washington Park Library (5151 Raleigh St.).

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If you know of other fun events, let us know in the comments.

About Michelle Snow

Michelle is the owner and editor of CitySurfing Orlando. She also owns Zengrrl.com, is a freelance writer specializing in travel and entertainment, has authored/co-authored four guidebooks on Orlando and Florida, and was head editor/writer at TheDisneyBlog.com for 10 years. She's lived in Orlando near Walt Disney World since 1995, and still finds there's so much fun to be had in Central Florida.
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