Juneteenth at Mellon Park: Celebration details here.

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Juneteenth is almost here and the city of Pittsburgh is getting ready to celebrate. From Thursday evening through Saturday, Mellon Park will be the site for music, family-friendly activities and more.

Here are the details, and don’t miss the rest of the fun in our guide to family events happening this weekend, June 20 through June 22.

Thursday, June 19: Juneteenth Concert at Mellon Park, 5 p.m. 

Juneteenth doesn’t fall on a weekend this year, so get the celebration started early with this free outdoor concert. Pittsburgh Symphony Principal Pops Conductor Byron Stripling leads an outdoor Juneteenth Concert featuring a lively big band set showcasing PSO brass members alongside regional jazz musicians. Expect special appearances by vocalist Sydney McSweeney and Bobby Floyd playing the Hammond B3 organ. This event is free.

Thursday, June 19 – Saturday, June 21: Western PA Juneteenth Celebration

This year, Juneteenth will be celebrated in Mellon Park. With musical guests, family-friendly activities, speakers and tons of great food, this is the perfect way to teach kids about the history of Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates the day that slaves in Texas were freed, once word of the Emancipation Proclamation reached their state. Find more details about this event here.

Also on Saturday, don’t miss the Jubilee Parade downtown.