# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Juneteenth Celebration - Gahanna 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 am
- **Event Description**: Join us for Gahanna’s Juneteenth Celebration
? Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ The Game Spot opens at 5:30 PM | Main Program begins at 7:00 PM
? Creekside Community Stage (behind the former Local Cantina), Creekside Park, Gahanna, OH
?️ Full details: creeksidebluesandjazz.com/Celebrate-Juneteenth

Gahanna’s Juneteenth Celebration returns for its second year in collaboration with the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival—honoring African American history and culture with an evening of music, dance, spoken word, and community, while opening the door for neighbors of every background to join.

What to expect:

Educate: Learn about the significance of Juneteenth and its impact on American history.

Celebrate: Enjoy performances that highlight Black culture, art, and achievements.

Inspire: Reflect, connect, and take pride in our shared history.

Community: Strengthen bonds and promote inclusivity.

Program Highlights:
• The Game Spot (5:30 PM): Kick off the evening with spades, dominoes, bid whist, yard games & more — you say you can play? Prove it!
• Libation Ceremony & African Drumming honoring the ancestors and those who paved the way
• Dance performances by Dance Elite Performance Academy & the Gahanna Lincoln High School Lionettes
• Spoken word by Valerie Boyer
• Musical performance by violinist Stephen Stringz
• Opening Act: vocal trio Harmony
• Headliner: Eric Rollin & Friends performing The Ego Scout Live

We invite you to join us for this meaningful event that honors freedom, culture, and community.

Thanks to our Emancipation-level sponsor, Franklin County Board of Commissioners Office of Economic Engagement & Community Development, a limited number of tickets are available at no cost.

Use promo code JUNETEENTH100 at checkout to unlock free admission for Friday, June 19 only. This offer is first-come, first-served. One ticket per order to keep access fair and open to as many neighbors as possible. Once tickets are claimed, standard pricing applies.

Volunteers please sign up here and be sure to enter password Juneteenth26 at the top of the page to register specifically for Gahanna Juneteenth (not the general Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival).
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gahanna/juneteenth-celebration-gahanna-2026/200029546682514
- **Event Categories**: juneteenth, entertainment, music, festivals, art, jazz, spoken-word, performances, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1720

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gahanna
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, Gahanna, OH
- **lat**: 40.020227171647
- **long**: -82.879242268081
- **full address**: Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, Gahanna, OH, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Juneteenth Celebration - Gahanna 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Celebration - Gahanna 2026 takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 am at Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, Gahanna, OH, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Juneteenth Celebration - Gahanna 2026?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Celebration - Gahanna 2026 is organized by Jamille Jones, Gahanna City Councilmember.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Juneteenth Celebration - Gahanna 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gahanna, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,700+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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