Events

Crossroads Celebrating Juneteenth Plymouth Congregational Church Time: 11:45a.m. - 1:00p.m. Date: June 18th Location: 4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312  

Juneteenth Jubilee Location: State Historical Building - 600 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 Time: 5p.m. Date: June 18, 2026   Formerly known as the Community Builders Appreciation Banquet. […]

Juneteenth Celebration Parade by Keokuk Association Rights and Equality Time: 6:00 p.m. Date: June 18th Location: 1100 Main St, Keokuk, IA 52632 Come out and celebrate with KARE during our […]

31st Annual Juneteenth Celebration Unity in the Community Date: Thursday, June 18th - Sunday, June 21st - See dates/times below Location: Gates Park Amphitheater - 620 E Donald St. & Sullivan […]

Historic Community Celebration! Time: 10:00a.m to 3:00p.m. Date: June 19th Location: The Rock Missionary Baptist Church, 420 E Main St. Ottumwa, IA

Save the Date Juneteenth Tea Date: Friday, June 19, 2026 Location: Grand View University Student Center - 2811 E 14th St. Des Moines, IA 50316 Theme: Woman You Are Enough […]

First Annual Sherman Hill Juneteenth Event Location: Sherman Hill Neighborhood, Des Moines, IA, 50314 Time: June 19th, 1-6 p.m.   Join us this Saturday, June 19th from 1-6pm to celebrate […]

Black Voices Juneteenth Celebration Location: Pepperwood Plaza, 947 Hwy 6 E. Iowa City, IA 52240 Time: Opening Ceremony starts at 1:00 p.m.   "Juneteenth Brings Balance to America's Celebration of […]

UAW Local 450 - Juneteenth & Pride Celebration Time: 4 - 9 p.m. Date: Friday, June 19th Location: Union Labor Park, 4640 NW Morning Star Dr, Des Moines, IA 50313   Bring your blankets and lawn chairs - Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share. DJ, Food, Family relay games, performances, and vendors.

Juneteenth Celebration at Good Park Time: 4 - 9p.m. Location: Good Park, 1115 17th St. University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314