In observance of Juneteenth, ClaimLinx will close Friday, June 19th. We appreciate your understanding of this time for rest for our team.
Our team members will respond to any calls or messages as soon as possible upon our return on Monday, June 22nd. We appreciate your patience as we get back to our members and clients.
The holiday is considered the “longest-running African-American holiday”[12] and has been called “America’s second Independence Day”. Juneteenth falls on June 19 and has often been celebrated on the third Saturday in June. Historian Mitch Kachun considers that celebrations of the end of slavery have three goals: “to celebrate, to educate, and to agitate.”
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday’s name, first used in the 1890s, is a portmanteau of the words “June” and “nineteenth”, referring to June 19, 1865, the day when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War.
Juneteenth celebrations often include lectures and exhibitions on African-American culture. The modern holiday places much emphasis on teaching about African-American heritage. Karen M. Thomas wrote in Emerge that “community leaders have latched on to [Juneteenth] to help instill a sense of heritage and pride in black youth.” Celebrations are commonly accompanied by voter registration efforts, the performing of plays, and retelling stories. The holiday is also a celebration of soul food and other food with African-American influences. Here is a list of events taking place in Cincinnati for Juneteenth 2026:
When: Thu, Jun 18, 2026 , 6:00pm-10:00pm
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Free Event
Join us to celebrate PAR’s third annual Juneteenth Eve celebration
Help us kick off celebrations of Juneteenth with a party on Hoffner Street on the Eve of the holiday.
We will be kicking off celebrations for Juneteenth in Cincinnati with a Juneteenth Eve party on Hoffner Street! Join us to celebrate with a cookout and take one last look at our spring exhibition, “Materials Reclaimed” featuring the works of SLiNK Love and Sarah Rodriguez.
When: Fri, Jun 19, 2026 , 10:00am-5:00pm
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Cincinnati is proud to be one of the select few cities to host the 2026 National Opal’s Walk for Freedom, a Juneteenth observance honoring the end of slavery in the United States and the ongoing pursuit of inclusive freedom.
Opal’s Walk for Freedom, organized by the Texas-based non-profit Unity Unlimited, Inc., is led by Dr. Opal Lee, widely known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” On June 19, participants in host cities across the country will walk 2.5 miles simultaneously, symbolizing the approximately 2.5 years between the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free in 1865.
The walk is supported by national and local partners, including Start 2 Finish Event Management, Detroit Choice Events, JARK 1 Entertainment, and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
The Freedom Center invites the Cincinnati community and out-of-town visitors to join the walk on June 19 to reflect, remember, and celebrate freedom together.
Organizations interested in becoming local sponsors of the Cincinnati Opal’s Walk for Freedom may contact philanthropy@nurfc.org. See more information here
When: Fri, Jun 19, 2026 , 6:00pm-9:30pm
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Join us for our first Juneteenth event! In a Celebration of Soul! We all play a part in the story of America. Food Specials ~ Music ~ Artist Talk ~ Poetry ~ Spoken Word and More! Come and be a part of our celebration of freedom. Freedom is something we should all rejoice in! More to come. Stay Tuned!
For more happening this weekend check out city Beat for all the up to date things happening in Cincinnati. See more here
