Juneteenth 2026

Juneteenth 2026 in Lawrence, Kansas Save the Date, June 19th and 20th (2-day event)
Mark your calendars for this year‘s Lawrence, Kansas Juneteenth Organization’s , 2 day celebration! 

Each June, Lawrence comes together to honor the history, culture, and spirit of Juneteenth through music, food, community, and celebration. Whether you’re a longtime attendee or joining us for the first time, there’s a place for you at this year’s celebration.

Details for Juneteenth 2026 are coming soon. Please check back here for updates on the date, location, performers, and ways to get involved.

Get Involved

We’ve included several forms on our site for those who want to be a part of Juneteenth 2026. To submit a form, please follow these steps:

  1. Visit one of the linked pages below
  2. Download and complete the form
  3. Send it back to us in one of two ways:
    • Upload it using the “Upload Your Application” form on the bottom of each page
    • Mail it to us at:
      • Lawrence Kansas Juneteenth Organization
      • P.O. Box 4584
      • Lawrence, KS 66046
Colorful beaded necklaces on display
Colorful beaded necklaces on display

Become a Vendor

**We Are Still Accepting Applications for the 2026 Event*

Vendor forms & details >

Folks from Douglas County Emergency Management Dept. standing and smiling as they explain how to be aware and prepared for disasters
Folks from Douglas County Emergency Management

Become a Sponsor

**We Are Still Accepting Applications for the 2026 Event**

Sponsor forms & details >

Woman on stage at Lawrence KS Juneteenth event
Woman on stage at Lawrence KS Juneteenth event

Make a Donation

**We Are Still Accepting Donations for the 2026 Event**

Donation forms & details >

Lawrence Kansas Juneteenth parade
Lawrence Kansas Juneteenth parade

Join the Parade

Parade forms & details >

Man and group at Juneteenth parade
Man and group at Juneteenth parade

Give a Scholarship

Scholarship forms & details >

Juneteenth volunteers smiling in their yellow vests
Juneteenth volunteers smiling in their yellow vests

Volunteer

Volunteer forms & details >

Make a Donation

As an all-volunteer 501(c)(3), every dollar you give goes directly toward making Juneteenth in Lawrence possible, from the parade and entertainment to scholarships and educational programming.