Arizona has a full calendar of Juneteenth celebrations in 2026, spanning the Valley and beyond with block parties, freedom festivals, scholarship pageants, community galas, and family-friendly events honoring the holiday’s significance. Here is everything happening across the state this June.
What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom, making it the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth Events in Phoenix 2026
June 20: 6th Annual RYBE Juneteenth Freedom Celebration
Phoenix
Juneteenth Events in Scottsdale 2026
June 13: Scottsdale Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Scottsdale
Juneteenth Events in Tempe 2026
June 19: Juneteenth Block Party
Tempe
June 20: 13th Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Tempe
Juneteenth Events in Mesa 2026
June 18: East Valley Juneteenth Eve Celebration
Mesa
Juneteenth Events in Chandler 2026
June 12: Miss Juneteenth Arizona Scholarship Pageant 2026
Chandler
The South Chandler Self-Help Foundation presents Miss Juneteenth Arizona Scholarship Pageant 2026 at Chandler Center for the Arts on Friday, June 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. More than a pageant, the evening serves as a launching pad for young Black girls in the Valley, celebrating culture, excellence, and the next generation of leaders. Cost: General admission is $28.52 per person. Sales end on May 31. Tickets:eventbrite.com.
Juneteenth Events in Maricopa 2026
June 13: Maricopa’s Juneteenth Festival 2026
Maricopa
Juneteenth Events in Buckeye 2026
June 20: 6th Annual Buckeye Juneteenth Celebration
Buckeye
Juneteenth Events in Tucson 2026
June 20: Tucson Juneteenth Festival: And Still, We Rise
Tucson
Juneteenth Events in Flagstaff 2026
June 19: Juneteenth Gala: The Rhythm of Resiliency
Flagstaff…