06/18/2026
Juneteenth has been known by many names over the decades — Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, and more — each reflecting the enduring significance of liberation. The four-year-old national holiday commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and announced that enslaved people were free — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation — marking a pivotal moment in the dismantling of slavery in the United States.
As we look ahead to America’s 250th anniversary, Juneteenth offers a moment to reflect on the nation’s ongoing work to more fully realize the promise of July 4th — that all people are created equal — and to reckon honestly with the history that shaped that promise. It is both a celebration of freedom and a reminder of our collective responsibility to advance it.
SF-Marin Food Bank will be closed on June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth, often called our country’s Second Independence Day. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate, check out this list of activities in the counties we serve.
SAN FRANCISCO
📍Black Family Reunion
📅June 18–20
📌African American Art & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street
Hosted by African American Art & Culture Complex, this three-day gathering celebrates art, culture and Black liberation with performances, film, workshops, local vendors and community programming. This year’s theme is “Rooted in Community.”
📍San Francisco Juneteenth Parade & Celebration
📅Saturday, June 20 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
📌Market and 2nd streets to Embarcadero Plaza
Join Juneteenth Market Street Parade SF for a parade through downtown San Francisco, followed by an afternoon celebration with performances, family activities and opportunities to support Black-owned businesses.
📍Juneteenth Bayview Father’s Day Festival
📅Sunday, June 21 | Noon–6 p.m.
📌Gilman Park
Celebrate Juneteenth and Father’s Day in the Bayview with SF African-American Arts and Cultural District and Burge LLC. The festival will feature live music, food and retail vendors, activities for kids and special programming for fathers and families.
MARIN
📍Juneteenth Movie Night
📅Friday, June 19 | 6:30 p.m.
📌Muir Woods Park Community Association, 40 Ridge Avenue, Mill Valley
Bring a blanket or low-backed chair for a free outdoor screening of Black Panther hosted by Muir Woods Park Community Association. 🔗 https://mounttam.org/events
📍San Rafael Juneteenth Black Excellence Festival
📅Saturday, June 20 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
📌Christ Presbyterian Church in Terra Linda, 620 Del Ganado Road
The festival will celebrate Black excellence through gospel performances, food, artists and the San Rafael Juneteenth Black Excellence Awards, which will recognize Black women whose leadership has strengthened their communities. Follow Downtown San Rafael for local Juneteenth information.
Follow the tagged organizers for complete schedules, registration information and event updates.
