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Juneteenth is a time to celebrate and uplift Toledo’s robust Black community. Officially called Juneteenth National Independence Day, Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the US, celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the US.
Toledo wants to celebrate from Thursday, June 13, all the way through Friday, June 21, with volunteer opportunities, networking, restaurant crawls and more. Here’s what you can do to celebrate and support Juneteenth in Toledo this year.
FRIDAY, June 19
7th Annual Toledo’s Juneteenth Celebration: Past, Present, & Future
3:30pm – 9:00pm
Through art, storytelling, and performances, this year’s Juneteenth celebration will display the past, present, and future of the Black experience.
Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St., Toledo
Wayman Palmer YMCA Juneteenth Event
12:00pm – 6:00pm
Enjoy free haircuts and braiding, arts and crafts, and food trucks at this event held by the NAACP and Wayman Palmer YMCA!
200 E. Bancroft St., Toledo
https://www.facebook.com/naacptoledoÂ
Juneteenth Walk/Run at Glass City Metropark
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Come to a kids 1k and a 2.5-mile run/walk at Glass City Metropark.
Glass City Metropark, 1505 Front St., Toledo
TMA Juneteenth Celebration: Inspiring Change, Creating Beauty
11:00am – 5:00pm
Enjoy live music & performances, local food trucks, and creating art with your family.
Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo
https://toledomuseum.org/events/juneteenth-2026Â
Juneteenth Comedy Night at Toledo Spirits Company
7pm – 11:45pm
Have a good laugh and great drinks at this event which features an all-Black lineup of comedians.
The Toledo Spirits Company, 1301 N Summit St., Toledo
Motown Night at Party in the Park
6pm – 9:30pm
Come for a night of good music, featuring acts such as Hollywood Connection and Motown Sounds of Touch.
Promenade Park, 400 Water St., Toledo
https://www.facebook.com/events/828837983251675Â
ALL MONTH
Support Local Black-Owned Businesses
Show up and support businesses in your area! Visit the link below for a list of restaurants, shopping, and stores!
