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Community members gathered in front of a Happy Juneteenth banner at Washington High School

Juneteenth 2026

A weekend of celebration, culture, and community in North Port St. Joe

June 19–21, 2026

Freedom Day in North Port St. Joe

The North Port St. Joe community came together for a full weekend of Juneteenth 2026 celebrations — kicking off Friday with a block party on MLK Blvd and continuing with a parade through the neighborhood, horseback riders, live music, fireworks, and an indoor ceremony at Washington High School honoring the community's history and resilience.

This year's celebration honored Mr. Clarence Monette as Grand Marshal of the Port St. Joe Juneteenth Parade, a tireless advocate, photojournalist, and community historian dedicated to preserving the rich history of North Port St. Joe.

Event Schedule

The Full Weekend

Three days of celebration across North Port St. Joe — from the Friday block party to Sunday dinner.

Friday

June 19, 2026

  • 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM

    Juneteenth Block Party

    MLK Blvd, Port St. Joe

    Featuring DJ Superman, a 360 photobooth, free giveaways, and vendors.

Saturday

June 20, 2026

  • 11:00 AM

    Freedom Day Parade

    Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe

    Featuring Grand Marshal Clarence Monette.

  • 12:00 – 4:00 PM

    Freedom Day Celebration

    Washington High Gym, 414 Kenny Street

    Featuring the 2026 Juneteenth Royal Court, KidZone (bouncy houses, horseback rides, prizes, and free food for kids), tours of the museum, and vendors.

  • 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    Music Festival at Peters Park

    Peters Park, Port St. Joe

    Featuring Tallahassee Funk Connection, DJ Superman, and local vendors.

Sunday

June 21, 2026

  • 12:00 – 1:00 PM

    Gospel Celebration

    Washington High Gym, 414 Kenny Street

    Guest speaker Commissioner Sandy Quinn.

  • Immediately afterward

    Sunday Dinner

    The WIG Center, 401 Peters Street

    Community dinner served right after the Gospel Celebration.

Media Coverage

Watch the Celebration

Local news captured the excitement of Juneteenth 2026 in Port St. Joe.

Parade Day · June 20

Horses, Music & Fireworks

The neighborhood came alive with a parade, live outdoor music, and a fireworks finale.

Community members on horseback during the Juneteenth parade
Live band performing on a flatbed stage at the Juneteenth evening concert
Fireworks display over North Port St. Joe on Juneteenth night

Ceremony · June 21

Celebration at Washington High

The indoor ceremony brought together residents, performers, and community leaders to mark Freedom Day.

Performers dancing at the Juneteenth ceremony at Washington High School
Attendees posing in front of the Happy Juneteenth banner
Speaker at the podium with the Juneteenth flag during the ceremony

Gospel Celebration · June 21

Praise, Song & Worship

A gospel celebration filled the Washington High School gym with choir voices, praise dancers, and prayer.

A praise dancer in a blue and gold robe waving worship flags beneath the Washington High School tiger mural
Attendees standing with the robed choir behind them during the Juneteenth ceremony at Washington High School
Children in white gloves performing a praise dance under the Washington High School mural

All Photos

Full Gallery

Every moment from the 2026 Juneteenth celebration.

Community members on horseback during the Juneteenth parade
Family with child on horseback at the Juneteenth celebration
Riders on horseback during the Juneteenth parade
Live band performing on stage at the Juneteenth evening concert
Band on flatbed stage at the outdoor Juneteenth concert
Fireworks lighting up the sky over North Port St. Joe on Juneteenth
Performers dancing at the Juneteenth ceremony at Washington High School
Two children dressed up at the Juneteenth celebration at Washington High School
Group portrait in front of the Happy Juneteenth banner at Washington High School
Speaker at the podium with the Juneteenth flag during the ceremony at Washington High School
Grand Marshal plaque honoring Mr. Clarence Monette for the Port St. Joe Juneteenth Parade 2026
New Life Church parade float decorated in Juneteenth colors during the parade
Community members posing at the Juneteenth photo booth with a Happy Juneteenth backdrop
Large group of youth in matching Juneteenth t-shirts seated in the bleachers at Washington High School
Young girls in matching outfits receiving recognition at the Juneteenth ceremony at Washington High School
Military color guard carrying American and Florida flags in the Juneteenth parade in North Port St. Joe
Grand Marshal Clarence Monette waving from a red convertible in the Juneteenth parade
Golf cart decorated with Juneteenth balloons and colors participating in the parade
Golf cart with a Juneteenth sign riding through the parade route as spectators look on
Golf cart decorated with Juneteenth balloons and Freedom Day banner in the parade
Youth performers in matching black Juneteenth shirts marching through the parade route
Community members riding a teal golf cart in the Juneteenth parade
Red pickup truck decorated with Juneteenth Freedom Day bunting in the parade
Two community members posing at the Happy Juneteenth photo booth with balloons
Community members enjoying the indoor Juneteenth celebration at Washington High School
Wide view of the Washington High School gymnasium during the Juneteenth celebration with vendors and banners
Attendees seated inside Washington High School gymnasium under a Happy Juneteenth Freedom Day banner
Community members at a resource table inside the Washington High School gymnasium
Attendees and youth in Juneteenth t-shirts in the bleachers with community planning maps on display
Happy Juneteenth Freedom Day banner draped across the bleachers at Washington High School
Two young boys seated with programs in front of a red, green, and yellow balloon arch at the Juneteenth gospel celebration
Community leaders and singers standing together during a musical selection at the Juneteenth ceremony
A young boy speaking into the microphone at the podium during the Juneteenth program
Attendees standing with the robed choir behind them during the Juneteenth ceremony at Washington High School
A praise dancer in a blue and gold robe waving worship flags beneath the Washington High School tiger mural
Audience seated with programs beneath Juneteenth banners in the Washington High School gymnasium
A community leader offering prayer at the podium during the Juneteenth ceremony
Children in white gloves performing a praise dance under the Washington High School mural
A woman speaking at the podium during the Juneteenth program with leaders standing behind her
An elder addressing the crowd during the Juneteenth ceremony at Washington High School
Three generations of family posing together at the Juneteenth celebration
Two community members in Juneteenth t-shirts posing in front of a Juneteenth Freedom Day banner
Community members gathering for food and fellowship after the Juneteenth ceremony

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