List of Juneteenth events across South Mississippi
Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19th to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. Local organizations are coming together with events across the Gulf Coast.
Juneteenth in the Pass Brunch takes place Saturday, June 13. The day begins with the ‘If Not You, then Who’ Celebration Brunch at the West Harrison Civic Center. The brunch kicks off at 10 a.m. Tickets are $35. Following the brunch, Day Party featuring Mixx Maestro caps off the community event.
On Saturday, June 13 Krewe Unique Community Outreach will be hosting their Juneteenth Celebration. The day kicks off with a Heart Health Walk at 10 a.m. The community celebration takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Martin Luther King Park in Ocean Springs.
On Wednesday, June 17, the community is invited to gather for the annual Harry C. Tartt Ecumenical Service. That takes place at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church as part of Freedom Week 2026 observance. The service runs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 and is free and open to the public.
The Griots Society of the Gulf Coast is partnering with ‘Girls Are, Boys Can,’ Unity Festival, City of Gulfport, and the Harrison County Board of Supervisors to host the Juneteenth Career and Possibilities Expo. The expo will be at the Handsboro Community Center in Gulfport from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The City of Biloxi is hosting their annual Juneteenth 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. That takes place on Friday, June 19 at 5:30 at John Henry Park. The tournament is open to teams with three to five players.
The Black Business Marketplace will take place on Friday, June 19 at Euphoria Lounge. The marketplace features black-owned businesses, creatives, and entrepreneurs. The marketplace is free and open to the public from 4 to 6 p.m. Afterwards, there will be exclusive access to the private marketplace during Culture and Cocktails from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are required for this event.
On Friday, June 19, you can head to the 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis for Juneteenth with Twurt Chamberlain. That takes place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
JZ 94.5FM The People’s Station is hosting their Juneteenth Celebration. That takes place on Saturday, June 20 from 2 to 6 p.m. at 3312 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Gulfport.
Movers and Shakers Social Club, Inc. will hold their annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20. That runs from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Biloxi Town Green.
In Moss Point, Juneteenth228 Celebration and Community Festival takes place at 2nd Street Park beginning at 2 p.m.
