The Juneteenth Festival is the premier African American celebration for Syracuse and Central New York. It is a positive platform for encouraging acceptance of diversity and offers an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the sacrifices and challenges African Americans endured to achieve freedom. The Juneteenth Festival is free and open to the public.

Syracuse is proud to be home of one of the largest Juneteenth festivals in the country, attracting over 28,000 attendees in 2009.  Celebrating in Jubilee Park and Clinton Square, the Syracuse Juneteenth Festival is the largest event of its kind in Central New York. 

Donate Today
Through the community support and your efforts the Juneteenth Festival is accepting donations.

Or Mail your contribution payable to JUNETEENTH INC. to:

Juneteenth Festival
PO Box 973
Syracuse, New York 13201