The Rockford Juneteenth Celebration is a celebration for all races commemorating the day the slaves were freed in the south. Featured events include a community cookout, Chautauqua, Juneteenth Queen competition, community church service, all-black graduation, and Sunday's Best competition.

SATURDAY

3:00 PM – Community Chautauqua Conversations

4:00 pm – Live music: Groove Hotel

5:00 pm – Community Chautauqua Conversations

6:00 pm – Miss Juneteenth Princess & Queen Competition

7:00 pm – Live Music, Community Dance Party for all ages, cash giveaways, prizes, and more with DJ Woody

SUNDAY

11:00 am – Community church service

1:00 pm – All Black Graduation with Tony Turner of Conscious Coaching

3:00 pm – DJ Rated AG and special Juneteenth performances

3:30 pm – Live Gospel music & special guest speakers

4:15 pm – Juneteenth Community Awards

5:00 pm – Sunday’s Best Competition with Harlan Jefferson and Red of Live at Levings

6:00 pm – Dorothy Page Turner

6:30 pm – Jermaine Rideout & Soul Serious Gospel Band

7:15 pm – Juneteenth Queen Competition Crowning

7:30 pm – Live music: New Royal Travelers