Jessica Fisher

Celebrate Juneteenth in Spokane

Jessica Fisher, Public Information Coordinator, No Phone Number Available

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 12 p.m.

Celebrate Juneteenth in Spokane

Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the day that General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, announcing that all 250,000+ previously enslaved Black Americans in Texas were now free. General Granger’s historic June 19, 1865, announcement came over two years AFTER President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. Juneteenth is also referred to as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, and Liberation Day.

The City of Spokane invites the community to join some of the many Juneteenth celebrations in our community.

  • Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Program Pageant – Saturday, June 6, 4 – 6 p.m., Spokane Community College Auditorium
    Celebrate the brilliant candidates vying to become Spokane’s next Miss Juneteenth. Come support these amazing young leaders as they showcase their talent, leadership, and excellence. Get your tickets.
  • Juneteenth Park Celebration – Friday, June 19, 12 – 4 p.m., North Bank of Riverfront Park
    This year, the Inland Northwest Juneteenth Coalition’s Juneteenth Celebration is at Riverfront Park! There will be live music, entertainment, food, local vendors, and more.
  • Juneteenth Celebration – Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., MLK Community Center
    Join the MLK Community Center for a community-wide Juneteenth celebration! Enjoy food, music, raffle prizes, and more!
  • Pillar Awards – Saturday, June 20, 6 p.m. social hour & 7 p.m. program start, The Fox
    The Annual Pillar Awards celebrate those who help uplift the African American community in Spokane. This night will be full of culture, education, community, and fun! RSVP for this free event.

Spokane City Hall, Spokane Municipal Court, and Spokane Public Library branches are closed on Juneteenth. City parking meters and kiosks do not require payment on that day; remember, even when parking is free on holidays, all parking rules still apply.

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