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SUMMARY:HIP - HOPE Summer Break
DESCRIPTION:HIP – HOPE Summer Break\nDate June 8th – July 31st \nTime: 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. \nLocation: Eddie Davis Community Center\, 1312 Maple St\, West Des Moines\, IA 50265 \n  \n \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/hip-hope-summer-break/
LOCATION:Eddie Davis Community Center\, Inc.\, 1312 Maple Street\, West Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50265
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Kickoff Concert
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth Kickoff Concert\nTime: 6p.m. \nDate: June 17 \nLocation: First Christian Church\, 3476 Main St\, Keokuk\, IA \n \nThe Keokuk Juneteenth Celebration will take place June 17-20 with four days of events honoring culture\, history\, and community. \nFestivities begin Wednesday\, June 17\, with the annual Juneteenth Concert at First Christian Church at 6 p.m.\, featuring a variety of local artists. \nOn Thursday\, June 18\, storyteller Angela Williams will present at the Keokuk Public Library at 11 a.m.\, followed by the Juneteenth Parade at 6 p.m. The parade will travel from the mall to Dr. Getwell’s and feature the Waterloo Drill Team\, who will perform at the conclusion of the parade. Community members are encouraged to enjoy dinner at Dr. Getwell’s following the event. \n  \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/juneteenth-kickoff-concert/
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, 3476 Main St\, Keokuk\, IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T200000
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SUMMARY:31st Annual Juneteenth Celebration Unity in the Community
DESCRIPTION:31st Annual Juneteenth Celebration Unity in the Community\nDate: Thursday\, June 18th – Sunday\, June 21st – See dates/times below \nLocation: Gates Park Amphitheater – 620 E Donald St. & Sullivan Park. E 4th & Adams St. Waterloo\, IA \n  \n \n  \nDate: June 18th Gates Park Amphitheater – Waterloo Revue & Talent show \nTime: 6:30-8:30 p.m.  \nLocation: 620 E Donald St. Waterloo IA  \n  \nDate: June 19th – Speakers/Music/Raffles \nTime: 5-9 p.m.  \nLocation: Sullivan Park E. 4th & Adam St.  \n  \nDate: June 20th – Vendors\, Raffles\, Music & More \nTime: 1-8p.m.  \nLocation: Sullivan Park E. 4th & Adams St.  \n  \nDate: June 21st – A Little Bit of This and A Little Bit of That! \nTime: 2-8p.m.  \nLocation: Sullivan Park E. 4th & Adams St.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/31st-annual-juneteenth-celebration-unity-in-the-community/
LOCATION:Sullivan Park\, E 4th & Adams St.\, Waterloo\, IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T220000
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SUMMARY:Sioux City Iowa Black Pride Family Homecoming
DESCRIPTION:Sioux City\, Iowa Black Pride Family Homecoming\nLocation: Warrior Hotel\, Downtown Sioux City \nDate: June 19 thru June 21st \n \n  \nThe Juneteenth Celebration Sioux City Black Pride Family Homecoming Weekend (June 19–21\, 2026)\, which welcomes former Sioux City residents back for fellowship and celebration. \nThis event not only brings the local black community together but also welcomes back those born in Sioux City who return home during this time to reunite and celebrate. Our goal is to continue building a stronger community for the future through these efforts. \nHow to Attend\n\nDates: June 19–21\, 2026\nMain Event Location: Sanford Community Center\, Sioux City\, IA\nJuneteenth Event: June 19\, 2026\, 5–7 p.m.\nHomecoming Weekend: June 19–21\, 2026 (specific daily schedules to be announced by organizers)
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/sioux-city-iowa-black-pride-family-homecoming/
LOCATION:Warrior Hotel\, 525 6th Street\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260619T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260621T130000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth 16th Annual Forever Resilient Events
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth 16th Annual Forever Resilient Events\nDate: Friday\, June 19th – June 21st \nTimes: See below \nLocations: See below \n \n  \nHighlighting the history of Black Culture through Art\, Performances\, Fashion\, and Food \n\nDubuque’s upcoming Juneteenth celebration weekend will feature three days of activities. \n\n\nThe 16th annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration\, hosted by Dubuque Multicultural Family Center\, will be held June 19-21\, according to an online announcement. \n\n\nA History Retold event will be held from 5:45 to 9 p.m. June 19 at Multicultural Family Center\, 1157 Central Ave. \n\nA Picnic in the Park event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. June 20 at Jackson Park\, 1500 Main St. \n\n\nThe event features a talent show with cash prizes\, raffles\, a bounce house\, all-ages games\, free food and food trucks. \n\n\nA Prayer and Praise event featuring a variety of Dubuque congregations will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 21 at Multicultural Family Center. \n\n\nJuneteenth has been celebrated since June 19\, 1865\, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston\, Texas\, and issued General Order No. 3\, officially declaring the end of slavery in the state\, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. \n\n\nAlso called Emancipation Day\, Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/history-retold-juneteenth-event/
LOCATION:Multicultural Family Center\, 1157 Central Ave\, Dubuque\, IA\, 52001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T080000
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SUMMARY:Keokuk Iowa's Juneteenth 5K
DESCRIPTION:Keokuk Iowa’s Juneteenth 5K\nTime: 8a.m. \nDate: June 20 \nLocation: Rand Park\, 1401 Stripe St. Keokuk\, IA \nRegistration: Starts at 7a.m. at site or scan QR code below \n  \n \n  \nIn honor of Juneteenth we are holding our sixth annual 5K Freedom Run! Meet at the Chief of Keokuk before race time (8am). Register online or on-site! \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/keokuk-iowas-juneteenth-5k/
LOCATION:Rand Park\, 1401 Stripe St.\, Keokuk\, IA\, 52632
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:New Place! Same Soul! Juneteenth Celebration\nTime: 11:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nDate: June 20th \nLocation: Downtown Davenport\, IA – 2nd Street between Brady and Harrison. \n \n  \n🎉 Juneteenth is DOWNTOWN and we are bringing EVERYTHING!\n\nFriends of MLK + TMBC Lincoln Resource Center invite YOU to celebrate Juneteenth 2026 in the heart of Davenport!\n\n📅 Saturday\, June 20th | 11AM – 4PM\n📍 2nd Street between Brady & Harrison | Downtown Davenport\n\nWe’ve moved from the river to the streets of downtown — and that means MORE space\, MORE energy\, and MORE of everything you love about Juneteenth!\n\n✊🏾 History Tent — Know your roots. Honor the journey.\n🍽️ Amazing Food — Flavors that feed the soul\n🛍️ Vendors — Shop local! Shop Black! Shop proud!\n🎶 Live Entertainment — Music and performances that’ll move you\n👧🏾 Kids Zone — Fun for the whole family\n🎊 And so much more!\n\nThis is more than a celebration — it’s a movement. A community coming together to honor freedom\, culture\, and the road ahead.\nCome out! Bring the family! Feel the love!
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/juneteenth-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Friends of MLK\, Inc\, 501 Brady St. Suite 106\, Davenport\, IA\, 52803
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Juneteenth Car Show & Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:African American Historical & Cultural Museum 2nd Annual Juneteenth Car Show & Craft Fair\n  \nTime: 11a.m. \nDate June 20th \nLocation: African American Historical & Cultural Museum\, 1320 E 4th St\, Waterloo\, IA 50703 \n  \n \nJoin the African American Historical & Cultural Museum on Saturday\, June 20th for our 2nd Annual Juneteenth Car Show in Waterloo\, Iowa! \nCome celebrate freedom\, honor history\, and build community with an afternoon full of cars\, bikes\, music\, food\, vendors\, raffles\, and more. Whether you are bringing a vehicle or stopping by to enjoy the atmosphere\, we would love to see you there. \nAll proceeds support the African American Historical & Cultural Museum and help preserve and share local African American history in the Cedar Valley. \n$250 Cash Raffle Rules \n\nParticipants must be 18 years of age or older to enter.\nRaffle tickets are $5 each.\nParticipants must purchase at least one raffle ticket to be eligible to win.\nThe winner must be present at the time of the drawing.\nIf the winner is not present\, another ticket will be drawn.\nThe raffle prize is one $250 cash prize.\nTickets are non-refundable.\nA valid photo ID and winning ticket may be required to claim the prize.\nOdds of winning depend on the total number of tickets sold.\nBy purchasing a ticket\, participants agree to all raffle rules and event decisions made by the African American Historical & Cultural Museum.\nThe African American Historical & Cultural Museum reserves the right to modify or cancel the raffle if necessary.\nEmployees\, volunteers\, and board members are eligible to participate.\nVoid where prohibited by law.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/2nd-annual-juneteenth-car-show-craft-fair/
LOCATION:African American Historical & Cultural Museum\, 1320 E 4th St.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50703
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Freedom Festival
DESCRIPTION:Juneteenth Freedom Festival\n\n\n\nDate: June 20th \nTime: 12p.m. – 5p.m. \nLocation: De Edwin & Gladys White Park\, 300 Angular St.\, Burlington IA 52601 \n\n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin your community in celebrating Juneteenth in Greater Burlington! \nJuneteenth National Independence Day (June 19) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people. It is celebrated on the anniversary of General Order No. 3\, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas. \nEveryone is welcome to come together in celebration of freedom at this free community event from noon to 5 PM on June 20\, at DeEdwin & Gladys White Park\, 300 Angular St. \nWith games and kids’ activities\, delicious homemade food\, music and dancing\, giveaways and fellowship\, plus booths from many community organizations\, this celebration offers something for everyone! \nFor more information or to donate\, please contact Lavonna Bennamon (319-750-1309).
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/juneteenth-freedom-festival/
LOCATION:DeEdwin & Gladys White Park\, 300 Angular St.\, Burlington\, IA\, 52601
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SUMMARY:Neighbors Day Celebration - Iowa Juneteenth Day
DESCRIPTION:Annual Neighbors Day Celebration\nLocation: Western Gateway Park -1000 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA \nDate: Saturday\, June 20th \n \n  \nCome celebrate with us for the official Iowa Juneteenth Annual Neighbor’s Day Celebration. Live entertainment\, children’s play area with bouncy houses\, FOOD!!!\, shopping\, and more. This is a FREE event to attend. \nIf you are interested in being a sponsor for this event\, please check out our sponsorship packages here:\nhttp://www.iowajuneteenth.org/sponsors.html \nIf you are interested in becoming a vendor or performer\, please apply here:\nhttp://www.iowajuneteenth.org/neighbors-day.html \nIf you have any additional questions\, please email us at iowajuneteenth@gmail.com \nWe look forward to celebrating with you. \nAlso check out other Performances in Des Moines\, Entertainment events in Des Moines.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/neighbors-day-celebration-iowa-juneteenth-day/
LOCATION:Western Gateway Park\, 1201 Locust St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T180000
DTSTAMP:20260506T161654Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Festival
DESCRIPTION:African American Museum of Iowa Juneteenth Festival\nLocation: 55 12th SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA 52401 \n  \n \n  \nJuneteenth Festival \n\nJoin the AAMI as we commemorate Juneteenth with our annual festival! This year we will be at the African American Museum of Iowa (55 12th Ave SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA 52401) from 12-6 PM on Saturday\, June 20. This highly anticipated festival will include: live music and performances\, local nonprofit and business organizations\, food and merchandise vendors\, and family-friendly activities! Check back for more information as we get closer to the event! \nYou may also like the following events from African American Museum of Iowa: \n\nNext month\, 11th June\, 06:30 pm\, “Was That Racist?” with Evelyn Carter\, Ph.D. in Cedar Rapids\n\nAlso check out other Festivals in Cedar Rapids\, Music events in Cedar Rapids.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/juneteenth-festival/
LOCATION:African American Museum of Iowa\, 55 12th Ave SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260620T190000
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SUMMARY:Ottumwa's 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Ottumwa’s 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration\nLocation: Ottumwa’s Central Park (106 N. Court Street)\, Ottumwa\, IA \nDate: Saturday\, June 20th  \nTime: 12pm till 7pm \n  \n \n  \nThen plan to attend and enjoy the live music acts\, family fun activities\, and many booths at this 5th annual celebration. Bring your friends and family as we come together to honor history\, culture\, and unity in a vibrant\, welcoming atmosphere. \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/ottumwas-5th-annual-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Ottumwa Central Park\, Central Park 106 N Court St\, Ottumwa\, IA\, 52501
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