New Orleans Juneteenth Festival
Louis Armstrong Park 701 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
Celebrate emancipation in Louis Armstrong Park during the annual New Orleans Juneteenth Festival, hosted by the Louisiana Afro-Indigenous Society. The festivities kick off on Sunday with the Freedom Gala, held at the Treme Market Branch at 6 pm. The evening will include live music, dancing, delicious local food, and the announcement of this year's North Star Award honorees. Tickets start at $60.
The main event takes place on Juneteenth itself in historic Congo Square—and features a full day of live music, artist vendors, children's activities, and more. 2 pm–7 pm. Free. nolajuneteenthfestival.org.