How to celebrate Juneteenth 2026 in the Twin Cities

Juneteenth is this Friday, and there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate, learn and come together around the Twin Cities through the weekend.

Friday, June 19

Soul of the Southside Juneteenth Festival

• When: 12 to 8 p.m.
• Where: Corner of East Lake St. and Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis
• "Soul of the Southside is designed as a multi-site, immersive festival experience. While everyone is welcome, this is a space that intentionally centers Black experiences, stories, and culture. We invite guests to join us in honoring that intention with care and respect."

Juneteenth Minnesota — A Family Celebration

• When: 12 to 6 p.m.
• Where: Minnesota State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., St. Paul
• "Live performances, music, food, kids pavilion, wealth-building pavilion, health & wellness resources and more!"

Juneteenth Tours at Fort Snelling 

• When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Where: Historic Fort Snelling, 200 Tower Ave., St. Paul
• "Celebrate Juneteenth with a specialty tour highlighting 19th century Black history at Historic Fort Snelling."

Juneteenth: Freedom In Motion

• When: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Where: Blackbird Revolt, 1128 Harmon Pl #202, Minneapolis
• "Join us for Freedom in Motion, a community run, ride, and celebration. We'll begin at Blackbird Revolt and make our way through Minneapolis with multiple route options for all experience levels. Along the way, we'll regroup at the Theodore Wirth Trailhead Building before continuing toward Sharp Signs, where we'll celebrate together."

Wine and Cheese Tasting from African American Vineyards

• When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
• Where: Corner Coffee Northeast, 2226 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis
• "Sip and savor unique wines and cheeses from Black-owned vineyards this Juneteenth—cheers to culture and flavor!"

Saturday, June 20

Juneteenth Fun Run

• When: 9 to 11 a.m.
• Where: The Trailhead, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis
• "Join us for the first-ever Juneteenth Fun Run! All are welcome to participate in the 5K or kids half mile run. Celebrating Juneteenth allows us to recognize history, and build for the future"

Juneteenth Freedom Walk & Living History Event

• When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St., Minneapolis
• "Celebrate Juneteenth at Midtown Global Market. More details coming soon."

Movement Werk: Juneteenth Celebration with Poet Junauda Petrus

• When: 3 to 7 p.m.
• Where: Paradise at the Capri, 2027 West Broadway, Minneapolis
• "Please join us at this Juneteenth celebration led by the Minneapolis Poet Laureate Junauda Petrus entitled Movement Werk. The day will include a dance party with DJ Dandara, poetry readings, community care, and visioning. Artists featured include Junauda Petrus, A.E. Wynter, and youth poets of Black, Bold, & Brilliant."

June 19, 2026, marks the sixth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday. Also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or America's second Independence Day, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. after the Civil War.