Join us for a powerful week of celebration, reflection, and community as multiple organizations across Peoria come together to honor Juneteenth! This week-long series of events will highlight Black history, culture, and excellence through storytelling, music, art, education and unity.
Peoria’s Miss Juneteenth Pageant
Location: Carver Center
Date: June 7, 3-6pm
Organizer: Peoria’s Miss Juneteenth
Ernestine Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Parade
Location: NAACP Peoria Brach Building
Date: June 14, noon
Organizer: NAACP Peoria Branch
Juneteenth Fest: Black Wall Street
Location: John H. Gwynn Jr. Park
Date: June 14, 11am-6pm
Organizer: The YANI Collective
26th Annual Juneteenth Father’s Day Choral Celebration
Location: Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center
Date: June 15, 3pm – 5pm
Organizer: Heritage Ensemble
Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Celebration
Location: Glen Oak Park
Date: June 19, 1-9pm
Organizer: Peoria Park District
Freedom Fest 2025
Location: Trewyn Park
Date: June 21, 12-4pm
Organizer: Southside Community Center
