Juneteenth: Celebrations in 2026
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BY DANIEL WINNER | AC JosepH Media
Each June, communities across South Jersey come together to observe Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Marking June 19, 1865 — the day when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom — Juneteenth has grown into a widely recognized occasion for reflection, education, and community celebration.
South Jersey’s Juneteenth observances reflect the holiday’s continued expansion across the region. Municipalities, cultural organizations, and community groups throughout Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, and surrounding counties are hosting a wide range of programming that highlights African American history and culture. Events include festivals, live music, food vendors, historical exhibits, youth activities, and opportunities for civic engagement, all designed to bring residents together in both celebration and remembrance.
As part of our coverage at Front Runner New Jersey.com, we have made a concerted effort to gather and compile a comprehensive list of Juneteenth events taking place across South Jersey. Our goal is to help readers easily find opportunities to participate in local celebrations, support community organizations, and engage with the rich cultural programming happening throughout the region.
What follows is a curated listing of Juneteenth 2026 events across South Jersey. These events offer a variety of ways to honor the meaning of Juneteenth while connecting with community, culture, and history close to home.
EDITOR’S NOTE: If you don’t see your event here, please contact us ASAP! Our Juneteenth coverage will continue in the coming weeks.
READ: Why We Celebrate Juneteenth all of June
Monday, June 8
- Cape May Court House: United Young Generation Celebrates Juneteenth Dinner and Show, Middle Township Performing Arts Center, 212 Bayberry Drive, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, June 10
- Cherry Hill: 2026 Juneteenth Innovation Expo, DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill Philadelphia, 2349 Marlton Pike, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, June 13
- Westampton Township: Experience of A Lifetime: A Juneteenth Celebration, Timbuctoo, 130 Church Street, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Winslow Township: The Discoteks: Camden County Juneteenth Celebration, Frank Donio Memorial Park, 675 Chews Landing Road, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17
- Moorestown: Moorestown’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony, Moorestown Town Hall, 111 W. Second Street, 3-4 p.m.
Thursday, June 18
- Toms River: Ocean County College Juneteenth Celebration, Ocean County College, 1 College Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday, June 19
- Atlantic City: JUNETEENTH COMMUNITY BEACH WORKOUT, 451 N. Maine Avenue 451, 8-9:30 a.m.
- Atlantic City: Juneteenth First Day, Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Avenue, 12-5 p.m.
- Camden: Juneteenth Adult Night Skate, Millenium Skate World, 1900 Carman Street, 7-11 p.m.
- Cinnaminson: Juneteenth Celebration of Culture, Wood Park, 900 Pomona Road, 4-8 p.m.
- Collingswood: Unity in the Community Juneteenth Celebration, Downtown Collingswood, 759 Haddon Avenue, 5-8 p.m.
- Evesham: Evesham Township Juneteenth Celebration, Savich Field 510 E. Main Street, 5-8 p.m.
- Millville: Juneteenth Inspires Black History Research in Millville, Millville Historical Society, 200 E. Main Street, 3-5 p.m.
- Vineland: Juneteenth Community Celebration, Vineland City Hall, 640 E. Wood Street, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Voorhees: 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration, Connolly Park, 605 Centennial Boulevard, 6-9 p.m.
- Willingboro: Juneteenth: A Gospel & Cultural Celebration, Millcreek Park, 300 Beverly Rancocas Road, 3-7 p.m.
Saturday, June 20
- Atlantic City: Juneteenth Second Day, Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Avenue, 12-5 p.m.
- Bridgeton: UEZ Juneteenth Celebration, Riverfront Plaza, 2 E. Commerce Street, 1-7 p.m.
- Camden: Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA, Wiggins Waterfront Park, 2 Riverside Drive, 7:30-10:30 a.m.
- Cherry Hill: 6th Annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival, Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Road, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Cherry Hill: Juneteenth Celebration, Center of Faith Fellowship Inc, 1705 Haddonfield-Berlin Road, 11 a.m-3 p.m.
- Gloucester Township: Juneteenth 2026 Celebration, Veteran’s Park, Chews Landing, 1-4 p.m.
- Moorestown: Juneteenth in Moorestown, Perkins Center for the Arts 395 Kings Highway, 1-4 p.m.
- Whitesboro: Juneteenth Celebration, MLK Center, 207 W. Main Avenue, 1-5 p.m.
- Williamstown: NAACP Juneteenth Celebration, Owens Park, 690 N. Tuckahoe Road, 1-7 p.m.
Sunday, June 21
- Camden: 25th Annual Juneteenth Independence Day Festival, Farnham Park, 1648 Baird Avenue, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, June 23
- Vineland: I AM Empowerment Workshop, Monarch Family Success Center, 1038 E. Chestnut Avenue (suite 235), 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 27
- Westampton Township: Juneteenth Celebration, Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Mr. Holly/Westampton, 30 Western Drive, 12-7 p.m.
Sunday, June 28
- Marlboro: 5th Annual Red and Black on the Green, Juneteenth Gala, Bella Vista Country Club, 100 School Road, 5-9 p.m.
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