Juneteenth Celebration in Troy

Troy, Ohio celebrates its fifth Juneteenth celebration this year on Saturday, June 21 at McKaig Race Park beginning at 3:30 pm.
The Juneteenth Opening concert will be at Richards Chapel at 831 McKaig Ave. on Friday, June 20. A special reception will begin at 5:30 pm for an art exhibition by Troy City School students called, “Before, During, After…Historical Influence of African and African American music on United States history.” It will be curated by the outstanding art instructors at the Troy City Schools. The concert will start at 6:30 pm. No reservations or tickets are necessary. This special concert is in collaboration with IDEA Troy, Richards Chapel and The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center.

One of the special features of the event on Saturday is a Juneteenth Walk through town to McKaig Race Park. If you would like to be part of the walk meet at First Place Christian Center at 16 W. Franklin Street at 2:45 pm on Saturday, June 21. At 3:00 pm the walk will proceed to the McKaig Race Park. The Saturday celebrations begin at 3:30 and feature games, food, entertainment and featured speakers.