Juneteenth Celebration

The Association of African American Gardens will host its 26th Juneteenth Celebration on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 12 pm-4 pm at the African American Garden located at 890 MLK Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio (at the corner of MLK at the St. Clair exit). Parking is available at Stonebrook Montessori School located at  975 East Blvd and at Willson Elementary School located at 1126 Ansel Road.

We are excited to have Mayor Bibbs and Councilman Kevin Conwell from Ward 9, give the welcome address and kick off the festivities.   This joyous celebration and  program includes music by the  Lolade band, African drumming presented by the Ali Boyd drummers, African dancing performed by the Royalty Dancers from Lorain, Ohio and a Juneteenth Re-enactment presented by the Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers.  Our visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy the traditional “red foods” of Juneteenth at the African American Garden.

The highlight of the day will be the Youth Talent Show sponsored  by the Cleveland Cavaliers.  There will be music, a children’s village with crafts, games and children books give a-ways throughout the day.  There will also be vendors available, showcasing  African American artifact and clothing.   Participants will culminate the celebration with the Grand March, an age old African tradition.