Welcome to Juneteenth in Da Rock 2026!
Join us in celebrating freedom, culture, and community at the biggest Juneteenth festival in Arkansas! Experience live music, learning opportunities, a speaker’s summit, family-friendly activities, a 5K run, a vibrant street festival, and much more.
- When:
- June 20, 2026
- Where:
- Historic 9th Street District, Little Rock, AR
History
The significance of Juneteenth centers on June 19, 1865, the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all enslaved people were free. This announcement came two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. In 2021, Juneteenth was made a federal holiday.
Attendee Registration
Registering for Juneteenth in Da Rock 2026 is the best way to fully experience Arkansas’s signature statewide Juneteenth celebration and secure your place in one of the season’s most anticipated cultural events. Registration gives you early access to updates, schedules, and exclusive opportunities so you don’t miss major announcements, performances, and featured activities as they’re released.
By registering, you’re not just signing up for an event—you’re joining a movement that honors freedom, celebrates Black history and culture, and strengthens community connections across Arkansas. Your registration helps organizers plan an even stronger festival and supports local artists and businesses. Complete the registration form to sign up.
Juneteenth in Da Rock Summit
The Juneteenth Summit is the inaugural convening held during Juneteenth in Da Rock — one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the region. Where history meets culture and celebration meets access, the Summit provides a focused space for storytelling, connection, and opportunity.
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center (MTCC) in partnership with the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Little Rock, kicks off the Inaugural Juneteenth Summit kicks off on June 19, 2026, as part of Juneteenth in Da Rock, one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the region.
