Juneteenth

Fort Smith Events

The City of Fort Smith, Walmart, University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and Punkin Pictures will host a weekend of Juneteenth Events June 17th and 18th.

Springdale Events

The Freedom Festival will take place Downtown Springdale on June 19th from 1pm-9pm! This event is FREE to the public! We’ll have lots of fun with live music, games, giveaways, and activities for the whole family!!

Malvern Events

The UNITY Committee of Malvern is hosting the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom Weekend in Malvern, AR.

Bentonville square and flowers

Bentonville Events

Presenting the second annual Arkansas Black Film Showcase, Juneteenth Sneaker Ball and more ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Bentonville.

Mother and son enjoying Juneteenth outdoor activities

Fayetteville Events

Let’s Talk NWA and the NWA Center for Sexual Assault are hosting the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Concert Celebration this June 19, 2022.

Jonesboro Events

KLEK 102.5FM is hosting community events in honor of Juneteenth June 16-18 in Jonesboro.

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Little Rock Events

The are several events taking place throughout Little Rock on Juneteenth including a parade, an all-day festival and a 5k race.

Fountain in Blytheville

Blytheville Events

Blytheville residents can celebrate Juneteenth be attending a parade, outdoor movie theater or a vaccination clinic.

Camden Arkansas Downtown

Camden Events

Camden is marking Juneteenth with a series of events June 18-20. Activities include a parade, block party, tailgate and car show.

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Conway Events

The Faulkner County NAACP is celebrating Juneteenth in downtown Conway this year.

Crossett welcome sign

Crossett Events

The Crossett Juneteenth Committee is hosting an afternoon of fun, food and games at the E.C. Crossett Youth Center June 19. 

DeWitt nature park and bridge

DeWitt Events

DeWitt’s family-friendly celebration of Juneteenth includes music, food and a parade.

Dumas Arkansas welcome sign

Dumas Events

The Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is hosting a Juneteenth Celebration at Dumas High School.

El Dorado Events

The Coalition of Black Professionals and the “Anxiety is a Mutha” podcast are hosting a Black Business Expo and the B.O.L.D. Awards in June 18-19 in El Dorado.

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Elaine Events

The Elaine Legacy Center is hosting its Second annual Juneteenth on Juneteenth event on June 19 at 3pm.

Hot Springs Events

The Hot Springs MLK/Juneteenth Committee is hosting a celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Historic Farmers Market on Orange Street.

Lake Village

Lake Village Events

Arkansas State University is inviting the public to gather on the front steps of the Lakeport Plantation Home in Lake Village June 19 for a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment.

lonoke water tower

Lonoke Events

The Carver Alumni Association is hosting a one-day event June 19 at Lonoke City Park to celebrate Juneteenth.

gardens at Magnolia

Magnolia Events

United Community Organization is hosting several events to celebrate Juneteenth including a candlelight vigil, parade and Gospel concert.

Parkin welcome sign

Parkin Events

Deep fried Twinkies and cotton candy will be available at a Juneteenth celebration in Parkin that’s raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Pocahantas Events

The Eddie Mae Herron Center and Museum is hosting a Juneteenth community celebration starting at 9 a.m. June 19 in Pocahontas.

Russellville Events

There are two Juneteenth celebrations in Russellville this year — one James Park and one at the Depot Park in Downtown Russellville.