Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. Across Oklahoma, communities are honoring this significant day with festivals, runs, music, and cultural events.

What Is Juneteenth? Are There Any Juneteenth Events In Oklahoma In 2025?

Here's a roundup of major Juneteenth celebrations happening statewide in June 2025:

Oklahoma City Events

Juneteenth on the East

📅 June 20–21, 2025

📍 Eastside Pizza House, 1734 NE 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111

1. Live music, murals, dance performances, food trucks, vendors, and a car show
2. New 5K run/walk on Friday, June 20 at 6:30 PM
3. More Info & Tickets

Juneteenth Music & Arts Festival with Branjae

📅 June 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM

📍 Washington Park, 400 N High Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73117

1. Free family-friendly event with live performances, food, and art installations

Inclusive Juneteenth Celebration

📅 June 27, 2025 | 5:00–9:00 PM

📍 OKC Innovation District, 133 W Main St, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

1. Hosted by Sooner SUCCESS and Supporting Minorities with Disabilities Coalition
2. Family-friendly, inclusive celebration with music, food, and activities

Tulsa Events

Juneteenth Game Night Experience

📅 June 5, 2025 | 6:00 PM

📍 Fulton Street Books & Coffee, 21 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120

1. Free event with trivia, memes, bingo, and Black culture celebration

Family Ties at Living Arts of Tulsa

📅 June 22, 2025 | 6:00 PM

📍 Living Arts of Tulsa, 307 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74120

1. Cultural mashup with music, memory, and community spirit

Tulsa Juneteenth Festival

📅 June 18–21, 2025

📍 Greenwood Historical District, 322 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120

1. Live music, cultural performances, Legacy & Luxury Runway Show (June 14), and a family-friendly 1-mile/5K run at Guthrie Green

Statewide Highlights

1. Norman: Juneteenth Festival at Reaves Park (June 19)
2. Bartlesville: Westside Community Center’s Juneteenth Celebration (June 21)
3. Vinita: Juneteenth Celebration and Battle in the Saddle (June 21)

The Juneteenth holiday schedule for City of OKC services is below:

Juneteenth (Thursday, June 19)

1. Trash, recycling and bulky waste collection as usual.
2. Free fare for RAPID, OKC Streetcar, buses and OKC PLUS.
3. Buses and OKC PLUS operate on a weekend schedule.
4. OKC Streetcar operates on a regular schedule until midnight.
5. RAPID operates on a 30-minute frequency from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
6. EMBARK’S Transit Center Customer Service and 235-RIDE Call Center are closed.
7. 235-PLUS Call Center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed:

1. City offices.
2. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.
3. Animal Welfare.
4. Municipal Court.
5. Pay online at okc.gov. For details about posting bonds, visit okc.gov/courts.
6. OKC Parks recreation centers, family aquatic centers, community centers, gyms and senior centers - All outdoor parks open 5 a.m. - 11 p.m.
7. Martin Park Nature Center Visitor Center - Outdoor grounds open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
8. Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center and Ed Lycan Conservatory - Outdoor grounds open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.