Why We Commemorate Juneteenth- A call to Action

 

The WPA Juneteenth and Black Music Celebration is now the largest Juneteenth festival in North America creating millions of dollars, via tourism, for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. See below.

 

NEW SITE LOCATION

 

The Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration has been held in Pittsburgh PA and at Point State Park since 2014, because of recent renovations to Downtown and at Point State Park, the WPA Juneteenth and Black Music Celebration has been temporarily moved to Mellon Spray Park for the 2025 Season.

 

2025 ACTIVITIES 

 

From June 19-22 the WPA Juneteenth and Black Music Celebration will feature FREE live entertainment from National Artist and Local Band, highlighted by RnB legendary groups Morris Day and The Time (June 19th), Dru Hill (June 20th) and Donnell Jones (June 21st) with other artists to be named for June 22nd. From 4pm to 10pm Daily.

 

On THURSDAY June 19th, the celebration will include a BOAT-PARTY from 10:30pm - 1:30am on the Gateway Clipper Fleet (paid event). Tickets are now available through Eventbrite.com

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On FRIDAY June 20th, Join us at Mellon Park for a FREE concert starring KUT KLOSE | JON B | DRU HILL

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On SATURDAY June 21st, the celebration will continue it's annual JUNETEENTH MARCH & PARADE in Downtown Pittsburgh from 11am-1pm, celebrating Voting Rights and the end of Chattel Slavery in North America.

 

The Celebration will also include it's annual Juneteenth YouthFEST at Mellon Park which involves various sporting tournaments (Baseball, Football and Basketball) and Youth-Fun-Zone activities for children from 9am to 4pm daily.

 

The Celebration will also include healthy lifestyle programming with various activities for Seniors over the weekend. Eating habit talks, medical screenings and Exercise events.

 

On Saturday June 21st, from 2pm-6pm at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater (East Liberty), the Celebration will include educational components with JUNETEENTH FREEDOM TALKS with renowned Anti-racist Scholar TIM WISE and Community Activist 19-KEYS. Limited space is available and this is a Free Community Event. Tickets available through Eventbrite.com.

 

Get ready for another FREE concert starring THE BLACKBYRDS | HI-FIVE | DONNELL JONES at Mellon Park.

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On Sunday June 22nd, the WPA Juneteenth and Black Music Celebration will conclude with a Gospel Presentation and other closeout activities at Mellon Park.

 

SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC IMPACT ZONE

 

The WPA Juneteenth and Black Music Celebration will host over 200 small business vendors inside it's Vendor Plaza to help various minority companies generate funds during this event from 11am to 10pm Daily.