Juneteenth Brunch and Community Conversation
Thursday, June 18, 2026
8:45 - 11 am
Quincy Hall (1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413)
Please join us for the annual Juneteenth Brunch to hear award-winning author and poet Clint Smith in conversation with MHC’s CEO Kevin Lindsey. Their conversation will connect the history of Juneteenth to the broader American story – examining how freedom has been defined, delayed, expanded, and calls of us today.
In addition to wonderful food, music, and company, all attendees will receive a copy of Mr. Smith’s book, How the Word is Passed: Remembering Slavery and How It Shaped America.
Register for the 2026 Juneteenth Brunch & Community Conversation
Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Juneteenth Joy
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
5:30 - 8:30pm
St. Paul College (235 Marshall Ave, St. Paul, 55102)
Upon hearing the news of the Emancipation Proclamation, African Americans celebrated by singing songs of worship, dancing, and eating good food. In commemoration, MHC invites you to Jubilee where you will enjoy Spirituals and music from Vocal Essence under the direction of G. Phillip Shoultz, hear stories about the wonderful intersection of food and music, and be treated to delicious dishes and treats from prominent local Black chefs.
Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story: The 30th Anniversary
Friday, June 26, 2026
2 - 4:30 pm
The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine’s University (2004 Randolph Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105)
The Minnesota Humanities Center and Minnesota State Arts Board are proud to present “Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story” in St. Paul in collaboration with Sweet Potato Comfort Pie and local organizations.
Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story, written by Rose McGee, is a 90-minute two-act play that addresses a factual and traumatic time in our history – when news was deliberately withheld that Black people were no longer to be kept enslaved in this country. Storytelling and music weave together mesmerizing scenes. Although tragedy is depicted, this play within a play is tremendously uplifting. For this anniversary performance, the audience will be treated to special guest appearances from cast members from previous years, who grew up as a part of this important story.
Midtown Global Market Juneteenth Freedom Walk & Living History Event
June 14, 2025
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Midtown Global Market
Juneteenth Fun Run
June 14, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am
The Trailhead
Northside Juneteenth Celebration
June 14, 2025
11am - 4pm
Sanctuary Covenant Church
Juneteenth Celebrating Freedom Day
June 14, 2025
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Bethune Park
Juneteenth at the Fort
June 19, 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Historic Fort Snelling
Soul of the Southside Juneteenth Festival
June 19, 2025
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Various Locations
Juneteenth West Broadway Block Party
June 19, 2025
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
West Broadway (from Lyndale to Emerson Avenues North)
Juneteenth with the Minnesota Orchestra
June 19, 2025
7:00 pm
Orchestra Hall
A Juneteenth Tribute to Debbie Duncan
June 19, 2025
7:00 pm
The Dakota
Juneteenth Minnesota at the Capitol — A Family Celebration!
June 21, 2025
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Minnesota State Capitol
Juneteenth Elder's Luncheon
June 13, 2025
11:30 am
Central Hillside Community Center
Juneteenth Father's Day Gospel Brunch
June 15, 2025
10:00 am
Essentia Parking Lot
Gatherings by Sheraton: Juneteenth Snacks
June 19
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sheraton Duluth Hotel
June 14
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Blue Moon Ballroom
The Juneteenth Experience
June 7, 2025
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Mayo Civic Center
Rochester NAACP 20th Anniversary Juneteenth Community Celebration
June 14th
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
