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
Organizer: Peoria’s Miss Juneteenth

Ernestine Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Parade
Location: Peoria
Date: June 14
Organizer: NAACP Peoria Branch

Juneteenth Fest: Black Wall Street
Location: John H. Gwynn Jr. Park
Date: June 14
Organizer: The Yani Collective

Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Celebration
Location: Glen Oak Park
Date: June 19
Organizer: Peoria Park District

Freedom Fest 2025
Location: Trewyn Park
Date: June 21
Organizer: Southside Community Center