7 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Alabama

Juneteenth is a state + federal holiday on June 19 to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States.

While the holiday has been celebrated for decades, more and more celebrations pop up each year. Our state is no exception to that with several events being held across Alabama this weekend.

Keep reading to learn more + make sure to keep an eye on the weather before heading anywhere this weekend!

EJI Legacy Sites + Juneteenth Concert in Montgomery

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• What: The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) is opening all of its Montgomery historical and cultural spaces for free on June 19, allowing visitors to experience American history and reflect on the journey toward racial justice.
• When: All day Friday, June 19, 2026
  • Evening concert doors open at 6:30PM
• Where: EJI Legacy Sites
  • Legacy Museum
  • National Memorial for Peace and Justice
  • Freedom Monument Sculpture Park
  • Montgomery Square
• Free admission to Legacy Sites; concert tickets required (purchase concert tickets)

See more from our friends at Montgomery UP.

Juneteenth Jubilee at the Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham

• What: Free admission to the Civil Rights Institute, free tours of 16th Street Baptist Church and AG Gaston Motel Gallery. Stay later for a community block party with food, music, local vendors, face painting, a kids’ zone, line dancing + more.
• When: Friday, June 19 | 10AM-8PM
• Where: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
• Details

East-West Classic at Rickwood Field in Birmingham

• What: MLB All-Stars and World Series Champs play in a Juneteenth tribute to the Negro Leagues at the historic Rickwood Field. Plus, there’s a “PLAY BALL” youth clinic for children in the Birmingham RBI program.
• When: Friday, June 19
  • Gates open: 11:30AM
  • Home Run Derby: 12PM
  • East vs. West game: 1PM
• Where: Rickwood Field
• Cost: $12 general admission
• Details

Juneteenth on The Square in Opelika

• What: The Opelika community will celebrate Juneteenth on the Square with a free event that will feature food, live music, vendors and family-friendly activities as the community commemorates Juneteenth. 
• When: 5:30-8:30PM | Friday, June 19
• Where: Lee County Courthouse Square

Juneteenth Celebration in Mobile

• What: Enjoy performances from Afro-Brazilian Carnival Dance & Drumming group, Casa Samba, facepainting, music from DJ Geaux and more.
• When: 3-6PM | Friday, June 19
• Where: Mardi Gras Park
• More info

Juneteenth Community Parade in Tuscaloosa

• What: The annual parade is hosted by the local NAACP chapter + will be followed by a community celebration at Palmore Park at noon which will include vendors, food trucks and a car show.
• When: 10AM | Saturday, June 20
• Where: Starting at Westlawn Middle School traveling west
• More info

Heritage Festival in Anniston

• What: Grammy winner Ginuwine is the headliner for an all-day free music festival to celebrate Juneteenth.
• When: June 27, 2026
• Where: MLK Pavilion at Zinn Park | 101 W. 14th Street, Anniston, AL 36201
• More info