Juneteenth

An annual celebration hosted on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of the last group of enslaved African-Americans in the United States, 1865. Juneteenth is a day to celebrate freedom and liberations for ALL Americans.

Noun (joon-teenTH)

What is JFFNYC?

Juneteenth Freedom Fest NYC, Inc. was founded in 2020 & launched in 2021. We’re a cultural festival that provides New Yorkers with programming to commemorate June 19th, celebrate Black culture & Black artists!

Juneteenth is a day to celebrate and embrace ALL that it means to be Black in America. It's a time to celebrate overcoming hardships, celebrate our strides towards progress, celebrate our creativity, our beauty, our strength and our fortitude. It's Our day, Our way!

Check out our videos below, that provide more info on the history of Juneteenth & ways the holiday is celebrated!

Juneteenth History 1-JFFNYC

Juneteenth History 2-JFFNYC

Juneteenth History 3-JFFNYC

Why did JFFNYC get started?

JFFNYC was founded on 4 Pillars: Celebrate, Motivate, Educate & Liberate! This festival sets out to create a safe space for New Yorkers to celebrate Black people, motivate Black creatives to push Black culture forward, to educate the masses on racial equity and liberate the Black community from racial injustices in its many forms.

How does JFFNYC plan to do this? By producing quality programming and community based events! We believe that with educating the community, coupled with resources, true liberation for all oppressed groups can be achieved!

Social Empact Corporation is proud to present Harlem’s largest attended Juneteenth celebration, Our Annual Juneteenth Freedom Fest NYC (JFFNYC)

Come pop-out with us to celebrate “Our Day, Our Way!” With live entertainment, music, free giveaways, vendors Kiddie Zone & fun for the entire family!

Be A Sales Vendor

Join us in Harlem to be apart of our amazing Vendors market! Get your product in front of thousands of New Yorkers while spaces are still available.

Our Outdoor Fest is Saturday June 13 from 11am-7pm. To secure your spot 10×10 space in our vendors market, 1st, fill out the form, then submit. 2nd, click the payment button to make a payment*.

*Spaces are first come/first serve. Your space WILL NOT BE SECURED until payment is made in full. Payments are due 5/29/26 OR until spaces are sold out. Spaces include 10×10 lot, vendors can bring any items that fit in allotted space. Anything outside of the 10×10 space, WILL BE PROHIBITED. Click on the payment button below the form, and another window will open for you to make payment. Once payment is made, a receipt will be sent to your email.

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Be A Food Vendor

Let JFFNYC host you and your delicious treats at our next Juneteenth festival in Harlem! On Sat 6/13/26, your food, treats or beverages could be shared with thousands of or annual attendees, eager to support your locally owned food booth or food cart.

At this time, we can only host food vendors with prepackaged food, treats or beverages. There can be NO OPEN FLAMRS OR GRILLS at the event for 2026. Carts and Adult Only (21+) beverages are welcomed!*

*All food vendors must have up-to-date food handler and/or alcohol distribution licenses at the time of the event. NO EXCEMPTIONS

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Be An Information Exhibitor!

Interested in sharing your Org’s or Company’s resources with thousands of people, in 1 centralized location? Fill out the form to be 1 of our amazing exhibitors for 2026! We can't wait to hear from you!

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Be A Volunteer

Want to learn how to produce a large scale event? Interested in serving your community? Is your company looking for a community engagement opportunity that’s meaningful & fun? Volunteer with JFFNYC for our annual Juneteenth festival in Harlem!

Saturday June 13, 2026 11am-7pm

We Have Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Become A Partner Or Sponsor

Juneteenth is a day to celebrate freedom for ALL Americans and JFFNYC is privileged to provide a safe space to celebrate the joyous holiday. Our festival is a free community staple, and it continues to remain such a staple, with the help of our amazing Sponsors & Partners!

Check our out sponsor/partner opportunities and fill out the form to partner with us!

Check Out Some Of Our Past Sponsors & Partners!