Where To Celebrate Juneteenth in NYC – 2025

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Juneteenth in NYC is around the corner, and neighborhoods across the city are organizing events to mark the day. From marches and street festivals to museum programs and rooftop gatherings, New York City offers a wide range of ways to join in and celebrate.

Best Places To Celebrate Juneteenth in NYC – 2025

Juneteenth NYC Festival (Brooklyn)

Juneteenth NYC Festival (Brooklyn)
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A week-long series of events celebrating Black culture and history, including a parade, community day festival, and virtual summit.

  • Date: June 12–19
  • Time: Varies by event
  • Location: Gershwin Park, Linden Blvd & Vermont St, Brooklyn, NY
  • Website: https://juneteenthny.com/

32nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration (Harlem)

32nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration (Harlem)
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An annual parade and street fair featuring floats, bands, and community organizations, followed by a street fair with food, music, and cultural activities.

Juneteenth Celebration at Van Cortlandt Park (Bronx)

An evening of music and spoken word performances commemorating Juneteenth, hosted by the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance and Bronx Arts Ensemble.

  • Date: Thursday, June 19
  • Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Location: Van Cortlandt Park, Broadway & W 246th St, Bronx, NY
  • Website: https://vancortlandt.org/

Harlem Grown Juneteenth Celebration

Harlem Grown Juneteenth Celebration
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A family-friendly event featuring cultural showcases, local Black-owned vendors, and community empowerment activities.

  • Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025 (Rain Date: June 22)
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Location: 134th Street Farm, 116 W 134th St, Harlem, NY
  • Website: https://www.harlemgrown.org/

Juneteenth in Queens Festival

Celebrate with live performances, workshops, a Black-owned business marketplace, and community networking under the theme “Black Family Reunion.”

  • Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
  • Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Location: Roy Wilkins Park, Merrick Blvd & Baisley Blvd, St. Albans, NY
  • Website: https://www.juneteenthinqueens.com/

Paradise Sunset Rooftop Day Party

Paradise Sunset Rooftop Day Party
photo via @blacc_fire / Instagram

Enjoy a rooftop day party featuring top NYC DJs, celebrating Juneteenth with music and dancing.

  • Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
  • Time: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Location: The DL Rooftop, 95 Delancey St, New York
  • Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/

Celebrate Juneteenth at the Museum of the Moving Image

Celebrate Juneteenth at the Museum of the Moving Image
photo via @louisarmstronghouse / Instagram

Participate in a day of activities including gallery scavenger hunts, dance performances, animation workshops, live jazz, and a film screening. This year’s event centers around celebrating the legacy of music legend Louis Armstrong.

  • Date: Thursday, June 19
  • Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Location: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave, Astoria, NY
  • Website: https://movingimage.org/

5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival (Staten Island)

5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival (Staten Island)
photo via @sicommunityalliance / Instagram

Organized by the Staten Island Community Alliance, this public event includes music, food, kids’ activities, and performances across genres.

  • Date: Saturday, June 21
  • Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Location: Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY
  • Website: https://www.sicommunityalliance.org/

Juneteenth Family Celebration – Kickoff Event (Staten Island)

Hosted at the Staten Island Museum, this kickoff includes screenings of short films for children and families, emphasizing community and storytelling.

  • Date: Thursday, June 19
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Location: Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY
  • Website: https://www.statenislandmuseum.org/

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