Thank you for all your support in 2021!check back soon for sign up and information about next years event.

Thank you for all your support in 2021!

check back soon for sign up and information about next years event.

Join us for a community wide celebration of Juneteenth


Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery on June 19, 1865 - the day when all African Americans were freed from slavery. Cleveland’s Freedom Fest is set to become an annual destination event in the heart of Downtown Cleveland, poised to position our community as a national leader in celebrating Juneteenth.

Set to take place on Saturday, June 19 from 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm on Mall C in the heart of Downtown Cleveland, the city-wide, family-friendly celebration and commemoration of Juneteenth will feature headline performances from by GRAMMY Award winning performers Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science with special guests Ms. Lisa Fischer and Maimouna “Mumu Fresh” Youssef; “Freedom on Juneteenth: Songs of Liberation,” a mainstage performance by Karamu House, the country’s oldest Black producing theatre; and a fireworks finale made possible by #CL3Alliance, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Indians.

Festivities will also include the JACK Entertainment vendor village to spotlight Black businesses and entrepreneurs; community programming and education supported by The Sherwin-Williams Company, The Good Community Foundation and AKA Team Construction; and spoken-word performances, interactive art demonstrations, food trucks, and beverage concessions.

 

Here’s what to expect…

Live Music

Featuring performances by Cleveland’s own Karamu House, America’s oldest Black producing theatre.

Vendors, Food & Refreshments.

Our JACK Entertainment Vendor Village will provide opportunities to support local Black owned businesses and entrepreneurs.

FAMILY FRIENDLY GAMES, ACTIVITIES & programs

Including make and take crafts, live art demonstrations from#VoicesofCLE artists and so much more!

a special performance of Karamu’s

“Freedom on Juneteenth: Songs of Liberation”

….and a fireworks finale presented by

 
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- Is Produced in Partnership with -

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- With the support of - 

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- Fireworks Finale presented by -

 

- Vendor Village presented by -

 
 
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- Community programming & education activities is generously supported by -

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- Sincere thanks to all our Freedom Fest Sponsors -

 
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Interested in Sponsoring this event?

Contact our team today to discuss opportunities for you to engage and support.

 

Thank you to all that submitted vendor applications!

Vendor applications are closed for this year’s event.

Look out for opportunities next year to be a vendor at MetroHealth Cleveland Juneteenth Freedom Fest!

 

Community partners

Thank you to all of our community non-profits, businesses and organizations participating in this event.

- Official Media Sponsor -

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Looking to spread the word about your Juneteenth programming ?

We are welcoming visitors Downtown in culmination of the experiences offered throughout our region, and would love to cross-promote your Juneteenth event, in-person or virtual, taking place on Saturday June 19th, and the days leading up to it.


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