About this Event
Juneteenth on U Street is BACKโฆ and it's FREE! ๐ถโ๐พ
Long Live GoGo, U Street Main Street, and the U Street Neighborhood Association are proud to present the 4th Annual Juneteenth on U Street โฆ a free, full-out community celebration on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Harrison Recreation Center (1330 V Street NW, Washington, DC).
Right in the heart of DC's historic Black Broadway corridor, Juneteenth on U Street is where the block comes alive. We're talking live Go-Go, good food, local vendors, community power, and six hours of pure DC culture โฆ all free, all love, all community.
๐ฅ LIVE GO-GO ALL NIGHT
DC's own take the stage and bring that pocket:
- New Impressionz Band (NIB)
- UCB
- TOB
- DJs spinning all evening long
If you know, you know. If you don't โฆ now's your chance.
๐ ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMMING
- Community Basketball Tournament - Hoop it out and represent your block
- Local Vendors & Food Offerings - Shop local, eat good, support DC entrepreneurs
- Free Giveaways - Come early, leave with something
- Community Resources & Civic Engagement Programming - Connect with organizations doing real work in your neighborhood
๐ถ๐พ KIDS CORNER
The little ones eat good too! The Kids Corner is packed with:
- ๐ช Moon Bounce
- ๐จ Face Painting
- ๐๏ธ Interactive Youth Art Therapy Activation
- And more surprises for the whole family!
๐ค COMMUNITY PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
This celebration is made possible by organizations and businesses committed to strengthening DC neighborhoods and empowering residents:
DC Vote โข DC Forensic Nurse Examiners โข DC Jobs With Justice โข DC League of Women Voters โข The Office of People's Counsel โข Rising Organizers โข Eatopia Eatery โข Emmy's French Corner โข Midas Stretch DC โข Signature Image Salon
Stop by their tables, grab resources, and connect with the people doing the work right here in the District.
๐ EVENT DETAILS
- What: 4th Annual Juneteenth on U Street
- When: Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 3:00 PM โฆ 9:00 PM
- Where: Harrison Recreation Center, 1330 V Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Cost: FREE and open to the public
"Juneteenth is more than a celebration โฆ it's a reminder of the power of community, culture, and collective action." - Kelsye Adams, Executive Director, Long Live GoGo
For sponsorship, volunteer, or media inquiries: ๐ง [email protected] | ๐ 202-340-0055
Long Live GoGo is a DC-based nonprofit dedicated to preserving and advancing Go-Go culture โฆ the official music of Washington, DC โฆ through artistic activism, cultural programming, youth engagement, and community organizing.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Harrison Park, 1330 V Street Northwest, Washington, United States
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