A Celebration for Everyone

Juneteenth Celebration

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Celebrate with Us

Mark your calendars

Join us for our third annual community Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hinson Amphitheater!  

Join the focus group

Want to help plan the celebration? Join our focus group to help guide decisions around vendors, entertainment, and food truck selection. Email communityevents@newalbanyohio.org

Juneteenth 2025 Schedule

6:00 p.m.          J Ditto

6:15 p.m.          City Proclamation (with IDEA Implementation Panel & Juneteenth Committee)

6:25 p.m.          Performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by Aeva Joyner

6:30 p.m.          Columbus Cultural Orchestra

7:00 p.m.          Lyn Ford

7:25 p.m.          GOREE Drum and Dance

8:00 p.m.          Chuck Starr Band

 

Throughout Event        DJ JDitto, artist MahLeah Cochran, children’s crafts & activities, face painter, balloon twister, vendors, food trucks

 

 

T-Shirts Now Available!

Purchase your shirt at Juneteenth!

Show your celebration spirit—grab a Juneteenth T-shirt to wear at the event and enjoy the day in style. Shirts are $18 and will be available at the event.

Gray t-shirt with colorful paint brush stroke design in red, black, green, and yellow featuring the text Juneteenth Freedom Day | June 19 with two red birds on the chest, set against a background with similar color stripes.

A Day of Music, Culture & Community

See what’s happening at our Juneteenth Celebration!

This year’s Juneteenth event brings an incredible lineup of vendors, artists, and performers, creating a vibrant celebration of culture and community. The Chuck Starr Band will set the stage with high-energy R&B, pop, and rock. GOREE brings the powerful rhythms of traditional West African drumming and dance, while the Columbus Cultural Orchestra (CCO) highlights diversity in orchestral music with a performance that’s not to be missed. DJ JDitto will be spinning a dynamic mix of tunes, ensuring the Juneteenth celebration is filled with music and fun for all ages.

Storyteller Lyn Ford will share her signature “Home-Fried Tales,” and a talented New Albany Middle School student, Aeva Joyner, will present a heartfelt rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Visual artist MahLeah Cochran will showcase her stunning works that explore nature, humanity, and global connections. Be sure to stroll through Vendor Village to support local businesses, explore the education area to learn more about the significance of Juneteenth, and enjoy delicious offerings from a variety of food trucks.

More event details coming soon!

Performers in colorful costumes dance energetically on stage, with one dancer mid-cartwheel and others playing drums, under a large wooden stage arch.

Vendor Village

We’re so excited to feature an incredible lineup of local businesses and artisans at this year’s Juneteenth celebration! Get ready to discover everything from unique handcrafted goods and essential beauty products to delicious treats and valuable services.

  • NaeNae’s Creations
  • One Eleven Candles
  • Attitude By Aishata
  • Nouriche Natural Skincare
  • The Five Party & Event Center
  • ABA Artwork
  • Coffico African Beauty and Fashion
  • Soy and Shea Co Candles
  • Liefinovio LLC
  • Warren Wealth Enterprise, LLC dba LegalShield
  • Glam N Go LLC
  • Chiegeshiuka Agu
  • Ukiira Coffee LLC
  • JMJ Cosmetics/Beauty
  • Day’s Boutique LLC
  • Juellz Designz
  • JM Botanicals
  • Ewill Studio

Hungry while you celebrate? We’ve got you covered! Explore our awesome lineup of food trucks bringing a variety of fantastic flavors to Juneteenth. Find your favorite snack or discover a new meal to love.

  • Donna’s Delicious Dozen      
  • Soul Crave                                       
  • Fork in Nigeria                                
  • 3DX Food Truck                            
  • The Water Ice Shoppe                             
  • Lai’s Lemonade           
  • Wright’s Soul Food                                    
  • Drunk Food

Event Sponsors

Supporter

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Partner

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Photos from the 2024 Celebrations

We would like to thank Meta and Amgen for serving as our event partners. 

Interested in Sponsoring a City Event?

The City of New Albany hosts a variety of community events throughout the year—each offering unique opportunities for local businesses and organizations to connect with residents. From seasonal festivals to family-friendly activities, sponsors help make these events possible while gaining valuable exposure and engagement.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit newalbanyohio.org/sponsorships. Additional opportunities may be available upon request and are subject to approval by City of New Albany staff.

For questions or inquiries, please contact communityevents@newalbanyohio.org or call 614.855.6226.