BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana State Representative C. Denise Marcelle, organizer of the annual Celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day event, has announced the final official schedule and a major community giveaway for this weekend’s festivities.
To ensure the safety and comfort of all attendees in light of anticipated inclement weather, the celebration will officially take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at BREC Gus Young Park (4200 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge).
“In an exciting addition to this year’s festivities, the celebration will feature a massive Juneteenth Giveaway, pumping over $1,000 in FREE gas gift cards directly back into the community!”
Rep. Marcelle and event officials adjusted the event hours to anticipate changing weather conditions while ensuring the community can safely enjoy the full, vibrant lineup of activities. In addition to the giveaway, the celebration features food, culture, family activities, and a headlining musical performance by Kenny Neal & The Neal Family…