Jun 13, 2025 - Holidays

Where to honor Juneteenth (for free) in metro Atlanta

Thomas Wheatley

Illustration of a Black fist wearing a kente cloth bandana. — Illustration: Lindsey Bailey/Axios

Metro Atlanta will celebrate Juneteenth and commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans this weekend and on the date itself.

Here's a peek at what's available. All events are free.

✊🏾 The Cobb County branch of the NAACP bring its 22nd annual Juneteenth weekend celebration to Glover Park on Marietta Square. (Fri-Sun)

📖 Oakland Cemetery's Juneteenth Family Festival includes a reading by Dr. D.L. Henderson, the author of Perpetual Segregation: Chronicling the Black Side of Atlanta's Oakland Cemetery. (Sat.)

🎤 No Diggity Band, a 1990s-2000s rap tribute group, and the Ray Howard Band take the stage at Chamblee's Juneteenth concert night. (Sat.)

🥳 Enjoy a two-mile Black History Parade, live music and STEM workshops at the Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival. (Sat.-Sun.)

🧵 The Atlanta History Center celebrates the "skill, agency, community, and joy of Black craftsmanship" with demonstrations, an author talk and more. (Sun.)

🚶 The Marietta History Center will lead a Juneteenth Walking Tour at the City Cemetery. (June 17)

🎉 The Forsyth County YMCA serves up food trucks, music and family activities. (June 19)

🎭 Sandy Springs hosts its 2025 celebration at City Springs with art, live performances and food trucks. (June 19)

🌍 Hapeville packs the holiday with talks on African-American history, African dance, live music, a parade and much more. (June 19)

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