GET RESOURCES Celebrate Juneteenth with these events in Fort Wayne, Indiana AdminJune 10, 2025023 views Juneteenth Events Macknificent Freedom Fest Celebrating on the 3rd Saturday in June since 2004, this long-standing festival invites you to join in on the ceremonies, parade, live entertainment, food, and more! Saturday, June 21, 2025 McMillen Park More info The Art Leadership Center Promenade Parade As part of Macknificent Freedom Fest, the ALC Promenade Parade kicks off the festival with a grand march down Oxford Street to McMillen Park and amplifies the spirit of unity in our community. Saturday, June 21, 2025 Intersection at Warsaw & Oxford St, ending at McMillen Park 11:30am – 1:00pm More info Juneteenth Business Symposium by the Fort Wayne Black Chamber Join this empowering business event for five transformative days of expert sessions, networking, and resources designed to elevate Black entrepreneurs. Register and learn more here. June 17 – 21, 2025 Grand Wayne Convention Center & Fort Wayne Urban League 10:00am – 12:30pm & 5:30pm – 8:00pm More info Pontiac Street Mural Juneteenth has been observed in Fort Wayne since the early 1990’s, formerly recognized by the Pontiac Street Festival. This event featured black business ownership and community fellowship. Be sure to stop by the Pontiac Street Mural by local artist Lyndy Bazille to commemorate Juneteenth’s history in Fort Wayne (located on the side of Sweets by Main by Coney Island). Murals by Black Artists in Fort Wayne Tour more murals by Black artists throughout Fort Wayne with this handy guide. Sign up for the free Fort Wayne Public Art Trail to check in at each location and earn prizes as you go. Black-Owned Resources Find more ways to support Black-owned businesses, artists, and organizations in Fort Wayne here. Source link