Little Rock’s Juneteenth 2025 Celebration

 

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 - the day Union troops reached Galveston, Texas to enforce Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation two and a half years after the proclamation to free the last group of enslaved people. 

Juneteenth in Little Rock celebrates freedom, resilience, and the community. Check-out the many FREE Juneteenth activities happening Friday, June 20 through Saturday, June 21, 2025...

Friday, June 20 – Start the Celebration

Creative Morning at Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA)
Get inspired with an artistic, family-friendly creative morning from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at AMFA  Museum. Admission is FREE and open to the public to celebrate Juneteenth.

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Jazz Quartet

Enjoy an evening of "soulful jazz" on the lawn at the ASO Music Center (1101 E. 3rd St.) from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., featuring music by Black jazz ledgends.  This concert is FREE to the public. Bring your own lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and food. Some chairs and water will be provided. 

https://www.arkansassymphony.org/events/juneteenth-in-da-rock-concert/

Saturday, June 21 - Juneteenth in Da Rock

Hosted by the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center on historic West 9th Street. Juneteenth in Da Rock is Little Rock’s largest and longest-running Juneteenth fest -  

• 5K Run/Walk: Starts at 7:00 a.m. This run/walk supports the mission of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and explores historical landmarks such as Little Rock Central High, Dreamland Ballroomstory and fitness. Registration is required. 

• Kids Zone: Open 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with crafts, games, and learning stations 

• Street Festival: From 7:00 a.m. - to 7:00 p.m. Enjoy live music, vendors, food booths, and culture to showcase Black excellence in Arkansas 

• Health & Wellness Village: New for 2025. Visit the wellness area on the third floor, offering FREE demos and health screenings 

  Get the full Juneteenth Stage Lineup and Schedule of Events for Saturday, June 21 beginning 11:00 a.m. with Spencer Lowe Otter Creek Community Church Choir - Westwind School of Performing Arts and continues each hour with different performers through 6:00 p.m. hour with Grammy Award Winner October London - https://www.arkansasheritage.com/juneteenth

While in Little Rock, experience other cultural events at no cost by visiting...

• Dreamland Ballroom Tours (also affiliated with Friday worship events)

• Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site  Walk through civil rights history via reserved or self-guided tours.

• River Market - While enjoying the festival, walk down to the scenic River Market District for FREE public art and street performances .

Juneteenth weekend in Little Rock for 2025 offers a variety of free experiences - musical performances, cultural festivals, historical walks, wellness events, and more.