Celebrate Juneteenth 2025: Local Events Honoring Black History, Culture, and Joy
Last updated: June 11, 2025, at 4:04 p.m. PT
Originally published: June 10, 2025, at 10:40 a.m. PT
Juneteenth is a time to celebrate freedom, culture, and community, and the Greater Seattle Area offers plenty of ways to do just that. At the Y, we honor this important holiday by uplifting events that celebrate Black history, joy, and resilience. We’ve rounded up local gatherings that are family-friendly, inclusive, and mostly free.
North Region
Shoreline Juneteenth Celebration
Community gathering with live music, vendors, art, and performances. Hosted by Black Coffee NW.
📅 Thursday, June 19 | 4:00–8:00 pm
📍 Shoreline City Hall | 17500 Midvale Ave N, Shoreline
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Lynnwood Juneteenth Celebration
Family festival featuring food, Black artists, line dancing, and speakers. Hosted by NAACP Snohomish County.
📅 Saturday, June 14 | 11:00 am–3:00 pm
📍 Martha Lake Airport Park | 200 146th St SW, Lynnwood
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West / Central Region
NAAM Juneteenth Celebration
Free museum access, kids’ books, food trucks, roller skating, and a Black artists’ market.
📅 Thursday, June 19 | 10:00 am–3:00 pm
📍 North African American Museum | 2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle
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Seward Park Juneteenth Celebration
Live music, line dancing, family crafts, storytelling, and outdoor fun.
📅 Thursday, June 19 | 11:00 am–4:00 pm
📍 Seward Park, Shelter #3 | 5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle
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Rainier Beach Juneteenth Celebration
Evening celebration with youth art, food vendors, performances, and cultural education.
📅 Wednesday, June 18 | 5:00–8:00 pm
📍 Rainier Beach Community Center | 8825 Rainier Ave S, Seattle
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South Region
Auburn Juneteenth Celebration
Vibrant community event with bouncy houses, food, vendors, and a cultural stage.
📅 Sunday, June 22 | 10:00 am–3:00 pm
📍 Les Gove Park | 910 9th St SE, Auburn
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Federal Way Library Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate the rich history of African Americans and cultures across the African diaspora. Enjoy performances, food, vendors, art, and more.
📅 Saturday, June 14 | 11:30 am–4:30 pm
📍 Federal Way Library | 34200 1st Way S, Federal Way
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Kent Juneteenth Celebration
Family-friendly event with free entertainment, cultural performances, and community unity.
📅 Saturday, June 21 | 10:00 am–5:00 pm
📍 Morrill Meadows Park | 10600 SE 248th St, Kent
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East Region
Bellevue Juneteenth Celebration
Live music, soul food trucks, cultural dance, and booths from community groups.
📅 Saturday, June 14 | 11:00 am–5:30 pm
📍 Crossroads Park | 999 164th Ave NE, Bellevue
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