Louisville Juneteenth 2025

Listed below are community events celebrating Juneteenth in Louisville, Kentucky. There are lots of things happening around the city, and we would like to make sure people have a centralized place to find everything planned and possibly create new opportunities for the community. If you have an event, please register and add it!

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What is a Community Calendar?

Think of our community calendar as your go-to online hub for discovering all the amazing events happening right here in Louisville! It’s a dynamic, user-driven platform where local individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses can share their events with the wider community. Whether you’re looking for festivals, workshops, concerts, meetings, classes, or just something fun to do, our calendar is the place to find it. It’s a collective snapshot of what’s going on in our vibrant city!

How Can YOU Participate? It’s Easy!

Our calendar is powered by the Events Calendar Community plugin, which means anyone can contribute! Here’s how you can get involved:

Share Your Event:
Have an event you want Louisville to know about? You can easily submit it directly to our calendar!
Look for the “Submit an Event” button (you’ll likely find it on the calendar page or in the site’s main navigation).
Click the button and fill out the simple form. You’ll be asked for essential details like: Event Title, Date and Time, Location, and Description: Tell people what your event is all about! Include key details, what to expect, and why they should come.
Category: Choose the category that best fits your event (e.g., Arts & Culture, Community, Kids & Family). This helps people find relevant events.
Organizer Information: Let people know who is putting on the event.
Featured Image (Optional but Recommended): A compelling image will help your event stand out!
Manage Your Events
Once you submit your event, you’ll likely have an account (or be prompted to create one). This allows you to manage your listings.
Log in to your account to: View your submitted events, edit event details, delete events if they are canceled or no longer relevant, and keep your event information up-to-date to ensure accuracy for attendees.

Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom in Louisville

Louisville had a significant free Black population before the Civil War. The spirit of emancipation has always lived here.

Historically, early Juneteenth celebrations in Louisville often centered around Black churches and community gatherings, as public spaces were frequently inaccessible to African Americans. Louisville had a strong foundation of Black churches established before the Civil War, suggesting these institutions likely played a role in early commemorations of freedom.

Join Louisville in commemorating Juneteenth (June 19th), a powerful day marking the true end of slavery in the U.S. This historic day celebrates liberation, African American culture, and community. Explore local events honoring this significant milestone through music, food, education, and joyful gatherings across the city.

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