Saturday, June 20, 2026
from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Roosevelt Park, Longmont and N. Harrison Street between E. Simpson & E. Geneseo, Lafayette
Longmont and Lafayette proudly unite for this year’s regional Juneteenth Community Celebrations. Our partnership reflects a shared commitment to truth telling, community building, and honoring the legacy of Black liberation. Across two cities, we celebrate as one united in history, united in purpose, and united in the ongoing work of freedom. Join us as we commemorate our 5th annual Longmont Juneteenth Community Celebration and our inaugural joint Juneteenth celebration with Lafayette!
Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates the rich heritage, resilience, and ongoing contributions of Black communities. It’s a day to stand together, honor the past, Black resilience and build a future rooted in justice and unity.
This will be a vibrant celebration of culture, freedom, and courageous beginnings. Join us for an inspiring day filled with delicious food, captivating live entertainment, special guests, and the warmth of community spirit.
Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrates the rich heritage, resilience, and ongoing contributions of Black communities. It’s a day to stand together, honor the past, Black resilience and build a future rooted in justice and unity.
This will be a vibrant celebration of culture, freedom, and courageous beginnings. Join us for an inspiring day filled with delicious food, captivating live entertainment, special guests, and the warmth of community spirit.
About Juneteenth
- History
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19th which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. This holiday originated in Galveston, Texas; where on this date, in 1865, following the Civil War, slaves were declared free under the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation. In addition, this holiday is observed for celebrating African-American culture, and celebrating the progress continuing to be made.
Juneteenth in Longmont
The goal of the annual Juneteenth Celebration in Longmont is to celebrate our diverse community, and come together to share, educate, and appreciate one another. We must go back to our roots to move forward. We should reach back and gather the very best of what our past has to teach us. The inaugural Juneteenth Celebration in Longmont was held in 2022 and hosted hundreds of community members.
Longmont Celebrates Juneteenth is a healthy, family-oriented event through its alcohol-free, tobacco-free, and cannabis-free standard. We are also committed to becoming a zero waste event. The event includes musical and fashion entertainment, vendor and information booths, activities for kids, drum line performances from local high schools, and tons of great food! We would love for you to join us for this celebration, and plan to celebrate regardless of weather conditions. Please make sure you are prepared!
2026 Planning Committee
We are grateful for our dedicated volunteer committee who are helping pull together this year's celebration!- Shiquita Yarbrough, Chair
MOMENTS CAPTURED FROM THE PAST THREE YEARS!
2024 "AMPLIFYING BLACK VOICES AND COMMUNITY"
2023 "CELEBRATING BLACK JOY AND EXCELLENCE"
2022 "JUNETEENTH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION"