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.
2026 Official Events
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2026 Official Events ★
Southern Soul Plaza Party
Friday, June 19th
Five Points Plaza
6 - 11pm
Kick off the Juneteenth weekend in style with the Juneteenth Plaza Southern Soul Party, an intimate ticketed event and fundraiser held at the historic Five Points Plaza. This evening celebration blends live performances, curated DJ sets, local food and drinks, line dancing and a vibrant gathering of community members committed to sustaining and growing Juneteenth programming.
Juneteenth Music Festival
Saturday, June 20th
2700 Welton Street
Noon to 8pm
15th Annual street festival
An engaging, interactive session designed for makers, innovators, and Denver’s premier Juneteenth event, attracting 20,000+ attendees for a free street festival with, day-long celebration of freedom with live performances, vendors, food, and family-friendly activities. Join us in building meaningful relationships within a vibrant community.
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.
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Vendor Applications Open in February
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Become a Vendor!
Submit your application today to become a vendor at the Juneteenth Music Festival and place your brand in front of thousands of festival attendees.
Gain VIP Access
VIP TICKETS
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(MUST BE 21+)
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Performances
100+ Vendors
& Much More
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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.
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Health zone
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.
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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