SATURDAY June 20th, 2026
Each year Denver's Historic Five Points Neighborhood transforms into a hub of entertainment and celebration for the community in honor of Juneteenth,
the day when the last of the nation’s enslaved people learned of their freedom.
This year's main stage belongs to
two-time Grammy-nominated R&B sensation
2026 Official Events
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Register today to become a vendor at the Juneteenth Music Festival and place your brand in front of tens of thousands of festival attendees.
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JOIN THE
Juneteenth
Parade
BE A PART OF DENVER'S LONGEST RUNNING PARADE DATING BACK TO THE 1950S.
Nearly 5,000 people march in the Juneteenth Parade kicking off the two-day street festival.
Performances
100+ Vendors
& Much More
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Support the legacy—donate today to keep Juneteenth alive and thriving for generations to come
Southern Soul Plaza Party
Friday, June 19th
Five Points Plaza
7pm
Food • Drinks • Line Dancing • Raffles • Silent Auction • Community
Get ready to kick off Juneteenth weekend with an unforgettable night of music, dancing, food, and community at the Southern Soul Party In The Plaza!
Join us on Friday, June 19 as Five Points Plaza transforms into the ultimate Southern Soul celebration. Denver's own DJ Suga Bear will keep the energy high all night long with a soundtrack featuring the best Southern Soul, Blues, R&B, and line dance favorites guaranteed to keep you moving.
Best of all, proceeds from the event will help support the Juneteenth Music Festival, ensuring that Denver's historic Juneteenth tradition continues to celebrate freedom, culture, community, and Black excellence for generations to come.
Grab your boots, bring your crew, and help us kick off Juneteenth weekend in style!
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Juneteenth Hop
Sunday, June 21st
Multiple Venues along Welton St
2pm - 12am
Finish the Juneteenth weekend in the heart of Denver’s Historic Five Points with the Juneteenth Hop, a one-of-a-kind bar and venue crawl celebrating culture, community, and live entertainment.
Journey through a collection of local bars, breweries, and cultural spaces along Welton Street, each featuring curated live performances that showcase the rich traditions of jazz, soul, hip-hop, and beyond.
Gain VIP Access
VIP TICKETS
Vendor Applications Open in February
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Find the Health Zone at the corner of 25th & Welton St
Join other community partners in the health zone for a hub of health related resources paired with food vendors, live djs, and open air seating.
Health zone
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Festival rules
Permitted
- Small clutch bags of fanny packs
- Bags that are vinyl, pvc, mesh and do no exceep 12x6x12i
- Strollers with a child accompanying
- Empty reusable bottles and hydration packs. There are free water fountains inside the the festival on 26th and 28th Street along Welton Street.
- Sun protection
Not Permitted
- No OUTSIDE FOOD or DRINK (including alcohol)
- No pets (except service animals)
- All bags, containers, packages, and strollers are subject to search.
- No coolers allowed
- No aerosol cans
- No large bags or suitcases
- Guests will not be allowed to carry alcoholic beverages through the exit gates.
- No weapons or explosives of any kind
- No illegal or illicit substances of any kind. Public marijuana use is illegal in Denver.
- No bicycles, unicycle, skateboards, scooters, wagons, carts or motorized vehicles on festival grounds
- No drones