📍 Downtown Waukegan – Festival Grounds 📍 Location: Genesee St (between Washington St and Madison) 📍 Address:  214 Washington Street, Waukegan IL 60085

Take a moment to learn about the amazing organizations helping make this event possible. Their support, partnership, and commitment to the community are what help bring experiences like this to life.

🎉 Opening Ceremony Join us as we officially kick off a day of celebration, unity, and community. 👋 Welcome & Introductions Hear from community leaders, organizers, and special guests as we open the event. ✊🏾 Black National Anthem Honor the culture, history, and resilience of the Black community through song.

💃🏾 Dance & Music Showcases Experience powerful performances filled with energy, rhythm, and culture. 🌍 Cultural & Community Performances Celebrate the diversity, talent, and spirit of our community. 🎤 Trivia & Announcements Stay engaged with fun trivia, important updates, and exciting moments throughout the event.

🎤✨ Powerful voices. Inspiring messages. Unforgettable praise. The Salute to Gospel Community Choir is bringing joy, inspiration, and soul-stirring gospel music to the Juneteenth stage. Come celebrate freedom, faith, and community through a performance that is sure to move and uplift the crowd. 🙌🏾🎶✊🏾

From soulful classics to crowd favorites, the Lloyd Stephens Band delivers the perfect blend of talent, energy, and entertainment. Come celebrate Juneteenth with live music that honors our culture and brings our community together. 🎵✨

🎤 Performance: DLOW Get ready for an energetic showcase performance by national recording artist DLOW. Known for bringing his own style and energy to the popular Chicago dance movement known as the “Bop,” DLOW has built a fanbase through music, dance, and unforgettable performances.

Vernard Live is bringing the vocals, the energy, and the soul to Juneteenth! Come celebrate freedom, culture, and community while enjoying a performance guaranteed to have the crowd singing along. 🔥🎶✊🏾 #JuneteenthLakeCounty #BlackJoy #LiveMusic

🎧 DJ Showcase Catch the vibes as featured DJs keep the energy high with nonstop music and entertainment. 🛍️ Vendors Close Be sure to grab your favorite items, food, and merch before the vendor marketplace closes for the evening.