Cincinnati Juneteenth is observed each year on June 19. The tradition began in 1988 in Kennedy Heights, a racially integrated community, as a neighborhood festival. Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865. The following are Cincinnati Juneteenth events for 2026.

Join Juneteenth Cincinnati in recognizing the significant role of water in the 400-year history of African enslavement and the quest for freedom with a symbolic dance to acknowledge the role water has played in “enslavement” and “freedom” in the Americas.  Wear white with an accent of color if you choose (sash, a scarf, jewelry, etc.).