Celebrating Freedom: The 54th Annual Juneteenth Oregon Festival & Clara Peoples Parade

Join us as we celebrate freedom and community at the 54th Annual Juneteenth Oregon Festival and the Clara Peoples Freedom Trail Parade, presented by the 1803 Fund and IBEW! This incredible event honors the rich heritage of Juneteenth in the Pacific Northwest and the trailblazer who brought it here over 50 years ago. Whether you are coming for the parade, the live music, or the community connections, there is something for everyone. Event Details The Clara Peoples Freedom Trail Parade Start Time: 11:00 AM Starting Location: King Elementary School Route: Heading down Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd and culminating at Lillis-Albina Park The Juneteenth Oregon Festival Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST Location: Lillis-Albina Park (N. Flint / N. Russell) Festival Features & Special Guests Come enjoy a full day of celebration featuring: Live stage performances and music Inspiring guest speakers Children's activities Local vendors Special Guests Include: Yugen Rashad feat. Calvin Walker 503 Steppers Bridge City Soul Kirk Green Fireside Chat with 8 Seconds Rodeo The History of Juneteenth in Oregon Our History: Honoring the Legacy of Clara Mae Peoples Oregon’s Juneteenth celebration began over 50 years ago, thanks to the bold vision and leadership of the late Clara Mae Peoples, a beloved trailblazer, community leader, and tireless organizer. In 1945, after moving to Portland from Muskogee, Oklahoma, Clara was surprised to learn that Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, was unknown in the Pacific Northwest. Refusing to let that legacy go unrecognized, on June 19, 1945, she introduced the holiday to her co-workers at the Kaiser Shipyards, thereby organizing Oregon's very first Juneteenth celebration. Contact & More Info: Email: [email protected] Phone: (503) 267-4686 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more community events and history! #Juneteenth #JuneteenthOregon #ClaraPeoples #PortlandEvents #CelebrateFreedom #Portland Oregon #BlackHistory #PDX #portland