Agape Day
2026-06-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Dare to Care Food Bank Distribution Warehouse, 5803 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, 40228, United States
Local Divine 9 Black Greek fraternities and sororities partner with Dare to Care to deliver food to communities.

The Legacy of York
2026-06-16 17:30 - 20:30 | George Rogers Clark Park, 1024 Thruston Avenue, Louisville, 40217, United States
Join us on June 16 to commemorate York, a key member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the enslaved Black servant to William Clark. A good portion of his life was spent at Mulberry Hill, the childhood home of Clark, now known as George Rogers Clark Park. We will gather at the Lodge of the park as part of the city’s Juneteenth Celebration to pay tribute to this American explorer. There will be tours, talks, singing, and poetry readings with special guests; sculptor Ed Hamilton, poet Frank X Walker, Juneteenth Commission member Dr. John Chenault, the Filson’s Jim Holmberg, Sankofa singers, and more. This free program is in partnership between the Frazier Kentucky History Museum, Filson Historical Society, Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, Roots101, and Louisville Parks and Recreation.

6th Annual Juneteenth “Ancestors Dream” Block Party
2026-06-19 13:00 - 19:00 | 4th Street Live | Louisville KY, 411 S 4th St, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
Juneteenth 2026 is coming — and MELANnaire Marketplace is bringing the culture, community, and commerce together once again ✊🏾✨
Join us June 19th from 1–7 PM in Downtown Louisville as we celebrate freedom, legacy, and Black entrepreneurship in a powerful way 🎉🖤💛💚❤️
✨ What to expect:
• Live entertainment & performances
• Kids Zone & family activities
• Senior Village
• History & Educational Corner
• Food Trucks
• Black Art Gallery Corner
• And a vibrant marketplace of Black-owned businesses
Vendors: this is your moment 👇🏾
Get in front of thousands of attendees, showcase your products and services, and be part of a marketplace dedicated to circulating dollars within our community 💼🛍️📈
⏳ Spots will fill quickly — apply now and secure your place
Sponsorship opportunities email nachand@melannaire.com
🌐 Apply today at www.MELANnaire.com
#Juneteenth2026 #MELANnaire #BlackOwnedBusiness #SupportBlackBusiness
#VendorOpportunity #LouisvilleEvents #BlackEntrepreneurs #CommunityCommerce

Kentucky Black Festival - Juneteenth Unity Parade
2026-06-19 15:00 - 19:00
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.
The 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.
This 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.
Whether 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.

Before Freedom Rang: A Juneteenth Story of Kentucky’s Emancipation
2026-06-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Bombard Theater, 501 W Main St, Louisville, 40202, United States
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.

Freedom Day Festival at Camp Nelson National Monument
2026-06-20 | Camp Nelson National Monument, 6614 Danville Rd KY, Nicholasville, 40356, United States
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.

Free Shuttle from Louisville
Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
1701 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40203
Secure Parking at Heritage Center begins: 8:00 am EST
Shuttle Departs for Camp Nelson: 8:30 am EST
Shuttle Departs Camp Nelson: 4:00 pm EST
(Escorted by the National Association of Buffalo Soldiers
and Troopers Motorcycle Club, Louisville, KY Chapter)
Estimated Return to Heritage Center: 6:30 PM EST
(Stop at Simpsonville USCT Memorial)
To register for a seat or seats on the Louisville
Shuttle to Camp Nelson National Monument, please contact:
JoAnn Orr, Women’s Liaison for NABVETS,
The National Association of Black Veterans
orrja@yahoo.com
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
6614 Danville Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Free Admission and Food Truck

Juneteenth & Father’s Day Jazz Brunch
2026-06-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40203, United States
Celebrate Juneteenth & Father’s Day with jazz, brunch, and the Ansyn Banks Legacy Quintet at KCAAH, June 21 in Louisville.

The 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.
