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By Tony Kearney, Northcott Neighborhood House

Milwaukee will mark Juneteenth with a series of events throughout June that celebrate African American culture and American history. Activities include a scholarship pageant, a freedom ball, a parade and festival, concerts, and family-friendly events, including a cultural cuisine tasting.

Juneteenth 2026 CelebraFon Schedule

Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant Saturday, June 6, Northcott Neighborhood House
Juneteenth Freedom Ball Friday, June 12, Harley Davidson Museum
Juneteenth Day Parade & Festival, Friday, June 19, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Drive
Juneteenth Summer Concert Series Saturday, June 20, Clinton Rose Park
Taste of Juneteenth Saturday, June 20, Summerfest

For more information, visit juneteenthmilwaukee.com.

About Juneteenth

Juneteenth (June 19) commemorates the announcement of General Gordon Granger in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 that enslaved people in Texas were free — more than two years aCer the EmancipaEon ProclamaEon. Today, Juneteenth is observed as a day of remembrance, celebraEon, and conEnued work toward racial jusEce and equality.

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Post From Community: Milwaukee prepares to kick off the 55th Annual Juneteenth Day Celebration

by Milwaukee NNS Reader Submission, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
June 8, 2026

<h1>Post From Community: Milwaukee prepares to kick off  the 55th Annual Juneteenth Day Celebration</h1>
<p class="byline">by Milwaukee NNS Reader Submission, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />June 8, 2026</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Milwaukee will mark Juneteenth with a series of events throughout  June that celebrate African American culture and American history. Activities include a  scholarship pageant, a freedom ball, a parade and festival, concerts, and family-friendly events,  including a cultural cuisine tasting. </span></p>
<p><b>Juneteenth 2026 CelebraFon Schedule </b></p>
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<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant Saturday, June 6, Northcott Neighborhood House </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Juneteenth Freedom Ball Friday, </span><span style="font-weight: 400">June 12, Harley Davidson Museum</span></li>
<li>Juneteenth Day Parade &amp; Festival, Friday, June 19, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Drive</li>
<li>Juneteenth Summer Concert Series Saturday, June 20, Clinton Rose Park</li>
<li>Taste of Juneteenth Saturday, June 20, Summerfest</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">For more information, visit </span><span style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://www.juneteenthmilwaukee.com">juneteenthmilwaukee.com</a>. </span></p>
<h2><b>About Juneteenth </b></h2>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Juneteenth (June 19) commemorates the announcement of General Gordon Granger in Galveston,  Texas, in 1865 that enslaved people in Texas were free — more than two years aCer the  EmancipaEon ProclamaEon. Today, Juneteenth is observed as a day of remembrance, celebraEon,  and conEnued work toward racial jusEce and equality. </span></i></p>
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