Name: 2026 Juneteenth Community Celebration
Start: 2026-06-13T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-13T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Soldiers Field Park

𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 — 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗦 𝗪𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝟮𝟭 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗛! Celebrating freedom, community, culture. ❤️🖤💚
https://www.naacprochestermn.org/juneteenth
The NAACP Rochester Branch MN is proud to host our 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 from 12 PM – 5 PM!
For 21 years, this celebration has brought our community together to honor freedom, culture, resilience, unity, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.
Event Highlights:
🎶 Live music & cultural performances
🍔 Amazing local food vendors
🛍️ Small businesses & community booths
🎈 Youth & family activities
📚 Educational & historical exhibits
🏆 Presentation of our inaugural NAACP scholarships
🤝 Opportunities to connect, learn, celebrate, and build community together
Juneteenth is more than a celebration — it is a reminder that freedom, dignity, and justice require all of us to stay engaged, support one another, and continue building a stronger future together.
As Dr. Walé Elegbede shared:
“Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is not something we inherit—it is something we must actively protect and advance.”
Juneteenth is both a celebration and a call to action. It is a moment to honor the resilience of those who came before us, while recommitting ourselves to building a more just, inclusive, and equitable future for the next generation.”
𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 & 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖!
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in 1865 and stands as a powerful symbol of resilience, progress, and the ongoing pursuit of justice. Today, it continues to serve as a reminder of the importance of civic engagement, education, and collective responsibility in shaping a better future.
This event is free and open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend, learn, and celebrate together.
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱
We need your support! Community members, organizations, and businesses are invited to participate through sponsorships, vendor booths, and volunteer opportunities. Your support helps ensure this important tradition continues to grow and impact future generations.
For sponsorship opportunities, booth registration, volunteer sign-up, and additional event details, please visit:
https://www.naacprochestermn.org/juneteenth and follow the Rochester NAACP on Facebook.