Juneteenth 2025: Where to Celebrate in Chicago

Juneteenth 2025: Where to celebrate in Chicago

Here's your guide to Juneteenth 2025 celebrations around Chicago.

Chicago area prepares for Juneteenth celebrations: 'We do matter, our stories matter'

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Juneteenth in Chicago 2025: 20 Events Celebrating Black Freedom and Joy

From South Shore to Glenwood, explore over 25 Juneteenth events in Chicago and the suburbs—from community cookouts and concerts to fashion shows, yacht parties, and cultural festivals.

Juneteenth Flag raised at Daley Plaza ceremony for fifth year in a row

The City of Chicago held a ceremony at Daley Plaza to honor Juneteenth (the now June 19th Federal holiday) on June 16 at Daley Plaza in the Loop. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Photo by Carrie Maxwell Chicago Juneteenth Planning Coalition Chair Tewodros Josef Abioye said the purpose of this event was to “celebrate Black people and commemorate their freedom through the recognition of Juneteenth,” as well as give thanks and remember history. Chica…