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Juneteenth 2026  ยท  Flossmoor, IL

Freedom.
Joy. Community.

You Matter 2 Juneteenth Parade & Block Party

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Date
Friday, June 19, 2026
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Parade
10:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 AM
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Block Party
11:00 AM โ€“ 2:00 PM
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Location
Flossmoor, IL

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.

Event Schedule

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Juneteenth Parade
10:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 AM
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Juneteenth Block Party
11:00 AM โ€“ 2:00 PM

Block Party Location

Flossmoor South Commuter Lot
2616 Sterling Ave
Flossmoor, IL 60422

Parade Route

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.

Parking Information

Free parking is available throughout:

  • Downtown Flossmoor public parking areas
  • Neighborhood street parking surrounding the event area

Please follow posted signs and any directions from event staff and public safety personnel.

What to Expect

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Live music and entertainment
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Food trucks and local vendors
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Inflatables and family activities
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Games and community engagement activities
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You Matter 2 merchandise and information booth
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Opportunities to support You Matter 2's youth programs

We can't wait to celebrate freedom, culture, and community with you. See you on June 19th!

Honoring Freedom.
Building Community.

In 2020, amid heightened racial tensions following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, South Suburban communities came togetherโ€”even during the COVID-19 pandemicโ€”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.

2021
Year of our inaugural festival
5,000+
Year 1 Attendees
150+
Black-Owned Businesses
#1
Southland Juneteenth Fest
๐ŸŽบ Live Entertainment ๐Ÿช Black-Owned Businesses ๐Ÿ‘‘ Royal Court ๐ŸŽ‰ Juneteenth Parade ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Free Admission ๐ŸŒŸ Community Celebration

Questions?
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Whether you have questions about the event, sponsorship opportunities, or anything else โ€” we'd love to hear from you. Reach out and we'll respond as quickly as possible.

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Event Location

Flossmoor South Commuter Lot, 2616 Sterling Ave, Flossmoor, IL 60422

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