You Matter 2 Juneteenth Parade & Block Party
Friday, June 19, 2026 | Flossmoor, Illinois
Join us for a day of celebration, culture, and community at the You Matter 2 Juneteenth Parade & Block Party! Bring your family and friends as we honor Juneteenth with a lively parade, music, food, activities, and fun for all ages.
The parade will begin at Infant Jesus of Prague (1101 Douglas Ave, Flossmoor) and proceed down Douglas Avenue, continue around Park Avenue, travel through downtown Flossmoor via Sterling Avenue, and conclude at the Flossmoor South Commuter Lot (2616 Sterling Ave), where the Block Party will take place.
Free parking is available throughout:
Please follow posted signs and any directions from event staff and public safety personnel.
We can't wait to celebrate freedom, culture, and community with you. See you on June 19th!
In 2020, amid heightened racial tensions following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, South Suburban communities came together—even during the COVID-19 pandemic—to protest injustice and support the Black community. Inspired by this moment and the growing national recognition of Juneteenth, You Matter 2 Founder & CEO Destiny Watson launched the inaugural 2021 Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth Festival to celebrate Black culture, educate the community, and uplift Black-owned businesses.
With support from partners and sponsors, the first festival welcomed over 2,000 attendees, 83 Black-owned vendors, and 15 entertainers. Since then, it has expanded to include a parade and the Mr. and Miss HF Juneteenth Royal Court, becoming the largest Juneteenth celebration in the Chicago Southland. The festival continues to honor history, celebrate Black joy, and create a lasting space rooted in pride, culture, and community.
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Flossmoor South Commuter Lot, 2616 Sterling Ave, Flossmoor, IL 60422
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