Juneteenth Celebrations

Dates: See below
Time:  Dusk, unless otherwise noted
Locations: See below
Cost: FREE

Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park invites you to bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy your favorite park location’s showing a special feature film of “The Wiz” (G) or “Creed” (PG-13).  

Monday, June 15  Banksville Park - "The Wiz"
Tuesday, June 16  Ormsby Park - “The Wiz”
Wednesday, June 17  Flagstaff Hill - “Creed”
Thursday, June 18  Brookline - “The Wiz”
Saturday, June 20  Grandview Park - “The Wiz”
Saturday, June 20  Riverview Park - “Creed”  (following the Stars at Riverview concert)

Visit the Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park page for more movie details.

Multiple Dates & Locations: See below

• June 19: Northside, 3 - 7 PM  
• June 21: Squirrel Hill, 9 AM - 1 PM

Join us for kids activities throughout the week, and a special performance from Anni Mai and the Rhythm of the Night Fusion Band at the June 19 Northside Market. 

Date: Thursday, June 18
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: Schenley Park Skating Rink
Cost: Free, registration required - 

Join us for a free night at the Schenley Park Roller Rink and learn roller skating in Pittsburgh’s black community! More info about the Roller Rink can also be found here - https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Recreation-Events/Park-Facilities/Schenley-Skating-Rink/Roller-Rink-at-Schenley-Park

Join us for a celebration and historic dedication for George B. Vashon.

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission approved a marker honoring George B. Vashon (1824-1878) that will be unveiled June 26, 2026 at 1:00pm at its location at the corner of Third Avenue and Market Streets right across the street from PPG Plaza.  There will be an event at which Paul Thornell, Vashon’s great, great grandson, will be joined by officials from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Oberlin College, and other community leaders to help showcase the historic contributions of Vashon in Pittsburgh and the nation during his years as a leading Black abolitionist, educator, lawyer, and writer. 

George, who grew up largely in Pittsburgh, became the first Black graduate of Oberlin College and the first Black lawyer admitted to the New York Bar.  George was an educator and poet, and he contributed regularly to Frederick Douglass’ North Star publication.

He was denied admission to the Pennsylvania Bar due to his race, but in 2010, his great-grandson, Nolan N. Atkinson Esq.-- then chief diversity officer, City of Philadelphia, and 1967 graduate of the Howard University School of Law -- successfully petitioned to have George B. Vashon posthumously admitted to the Pennsylvania bar.

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 12:00-4:00 PM
Location: Fountain Lawn, Highland Park
Cost: FREE

WAMO 107.3 made history in Pittsburgh, June 19, 1993 to be the first organized celebration and remembrance of Juneteenth in Pittsburgh, called WAMO Day. WAMO has partnered with the City of Pittsburgh on many special events and it is an honor to collaborate on this Juneteenth's culminating showcase of black talent and culture in Pittsburgh.

Performances by WAMO’s Future Flava artists Lia, Harlan Tobe Jr., and Harley Dyse!

Special activities will be offered throughout the afternoon including: Cheat Code Gaming Truck, Beanie Paints Face Painting, Manchester Guild on the Go, CitiParks Art Cart, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Houze of Waxx, Living Treasures Animal Park and more.

Art by C Lyons, Khaliah Guenther, and BBlac

Food offerings by Club Kitchen, Mommalicious, Happy Day Dessert Factory, and Kona Ice