2026 Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration Albany, GA

Dougherty County and the City of Albany will host the annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration on Saturday, June 20, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Albany Civic Center, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd. Doors will open at noon.

This year’s celebration will center on the theme, “Honoring the Past, Celebrating Our Future,” and will feature a full afternoon of family-friendly activities, live entertainment and community engagement.

The official stage program will begin at 1:30 p.m., opening with remarks from Albany Mayor Bo Dorough and Dougherty County Commission Chairman Lorenzo Heard. County commissioners will also offer brief remarks. The program will continue with a Juneteenth presentation by Angela Jones, who will share reflections on the significance of the holiday and encourage community participation through a prize drawing.

Attendees can expect a variety of activities throughout the day, including Bingo with Ms. Tee, dance contests and other interactive competitions with prizes. Activities will take place between live entertainment sets to ensure continuous engagement for attendees. Additional attractions will include bounce houses and other family-friendly activities.
Live entertainment will be provided by the Freedom Singers, Compilation Band and the Soulful Soundz Band, delivering a mix of music throughout the event.

Food and beverages will be available from a selection of on-site food trucks, with menus displayed to assist attendees. A variety of local vendors will also be present, offering products, services and community resources.

Children 17 and under will receive a food ticket and may use it at participating food trucks to receive a meal at no cost, while supplies last.
The Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration is free and open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend and take part in a day of reflection.

Visit dougherty.ga.us for more information.