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SUMMARY:Kentucky Black Festival - Juneteenth Unity Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Kentucky Black Festival – Juneteenth Unity Parade is a powerful celebration of freedom\, culture\, and community in the heart of Louisville. Held annually on June 19\, this vibrant parade brings together families\, organizations\, businesses\, and performers from across the region to honor the legacy of Juneteenth and celebrate the richness of Black history and excellence. \nThe parade will begin in West Louisville and travel through the community\, showcasing high-energy  dance teams\, local leaders\, nonprofits\, and creative expressions of culture and pride. It will culminate at Shawnee Park\, where the celebration continues with music\, food vendors\, family-friendly activities\, and opportunities for connection and engagement. \nThis is more than a parade. It is a moment of unity\, a platform for culture\, and a space where the community comes together to celebrate progress while inspiring the next generation. \nWhether you are attending\, participating\, or partnering\, the Kentucky Black Festival Juneteenth Unity Parade is an experience that brings people together and leaves a lasting impact.
URL:https://www.juneteenthlouisville.guide/event/kentucky-black-festival-juneteenth-unity-parade/
LOCATION:KY
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kentucky Black Festival":MAILTO:admin@kentuckyblackfestival.com
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SUMMARY:SANKOFA HOMECOMING A Juneteenth Celebration at Chickasaw Park
DESCRIPTION:The name Sankofa comes from the Akan people of West Africa. It names the practice of drawing from the wisdom of our past to build the future we need. Sankofa Homecoming brings that principle to life at Chickasaw Park\, a historic gathering place for Louisville’s Black community\, on one of the most significant days of Black freedom in American history. \nThe park experience features nine stations\, each representing a community value: Umoja (Unity)\, Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)\, Nia (Purpose)\, Elimu (Scholarship)\, Kuumba (Creativity)\, Ujima (Collective Work)\, Ngoma (Play)\, Imani (Faith)\, and Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics). Each station is anchored by the stories of ancestors and elders whose lives embody those values — from precolonial Africa through the present day.
URL:https://www.juneteenthlouisville.guide/event/sankofa-homecoming-a-juneteenth-celebration-at-chickasaw-park/2026-06-19/2/
LOCATION:Chickasaw Park\, 1200 Southwestern Pkwy\, Louisville\, KY 40211\, LOUISVILLE\, KY\, 40211-1370\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community,Education & Learning,Entertainment & Recreation,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Play Cousins Collective":MAILTO:info@playcousinscollective.com
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SUMMARY:Before Freedom Rang:  A Juneteenth Story of Kentucky’s Emancipation
DESCRIPTION:In Kentucky\, freedom did not begin with an announcement. Before freedom rang across America\, enslaved Kentuckians were already imagining it\, praying for it\, and courageously daring to believe liberty was coming. Experience the powerful story behind Juneteenth and Kentucky’s August 8 Emancipation tradition.
URL:https://www.juneteenthlouisville.guide/event/before-freedom-rang-a-juneteenth-story-of-kentuckys-emancipation/
LOCATION:Bombard Theater\, 501 W Main St\, Louisville\, 40202\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
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SUMMARY:Freedom Day Festival at Camp Nelson National Monument
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the 2nd Annual Freedom Day Festival commemorating the Independence Day celebration organized by African American soldiers and refugees at Camp Nelson on July 4\, 1865. Today\, the park is the southern terminus of the Brigadier General Charles Young Memorial Historical Corridor and will feature an exhibit in his honor created by Trina Michelle Robinson.\n  \nFree Shuttle from Louisville\nKentucky Center for African American Heritage\n1701 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard\nLouisville\, KY 40203\nSecure Parking at Heritage Center begins: 8:00 am EST\nShuttle Departs for Camp Nelson: 8:30 am EST\nShuttle Departs Camp Nelson: 4:00 pm EST\n(Escorted by the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers\nand Troopers Motorcycle Club\, Louisville\, KY Chapter)\nEstimated Return to Heritage Center: 6:30 PM EST\n(Stop at Simpsonville USCT Memorial)\nTo register for a seat or seats on the Louisville\nShuttle to Camp Nelson National Monument\, please contact:\nJoAnn Orr\, Women’s Liaison for NABVETS\, \nThe National Association of Black Veterans\norrja@yahoo.com \nCamp Nelson National Monument\nNational Park Service\nU.S. Department of the Interior\n6614 Danville Rd\nNicholasville\, KY 40356\nFree Admission and Food Truck
URL:https://www.juneteenthlouisville.guide/event/freedom-day-festival-at-camp-nelson-national-monument/
LOCATION:Camp Nelson National Monument\, 6614 Danville Rd KY\, Nicholasville\, 40356\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Learning,Entertainment & Recreation,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kentucky Center for African American Heritage":MAILTO:aukram@kcaah.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260621T130000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth & Father’s Day Jazz Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Juneteenth & Father’s Day with jazz\, brunch\, and the Ansyn Banks Legacy Quintet at KCAAH\, June 21 in Louisville. \n\n\n\n\nThe Kentucky Center for African American Heritage presents a Juneteenth & Father’s Day Jazz Brunch on Sunday\, June 21\, 2026\, featuring the Ansyn Banks Legacy Quintet: Ansyn Banks (trumpet)\, Dave Clark (saxophone)\, Wade Honey (piano)\, Tyrone Wheeler (bass)\, and Jonathan Higgins (drums). Hosted by Marjorie Marshall\, the afternoon also features vocalists Jacy “Prolific” Jones and Yoruba. Guests can expect an uplifting celebration of Juneteenth and Father’s Day with live jazz\, soulful performances\, fellowship\, and a delicious brunch provided by Blak Koffee Catering\, all in the spirit of community\, culture\, and Black musical excellence at KCAAH in Louisville.
URL:https://www.juneteenthlouisville.guide/event/juneteenth-fathers-day-jazz-brunch/
LOCATION:Kentucky Center for African American Heritage\, 1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd\, LOUISVILLE\, KY\, 40203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Entertainment & Recreation,Food & Drink
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