Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of the emancipation of slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865 — two and a half years after the official Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. Austin Community College District (ACC) will host the College’s annual Juneteenth Celebration, participate in the community parade, and close in honor of the day.
ACC’s 2026 Juneteenth Celebration will be held on Thursday, June 18, at the Eastview Campus. Hosted by the ACC’s African American Cultural Center, the communitywide Juneteenth celebration will include music, games, giveaways, and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Juneteenth 2026 Celebration
Date: Thursday, June 18
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: ACC Eastview Campus | 3401 Webberville Road
Activities for the day include:
- Live entertainment
- Face painting
- Caricature drawing
- Lawn games
- Free food & giveaways
- ACC & community resources
College Closure
In addition to the day of celebration, ACC will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Employees are reminded to set up their out-of-office messages for the holiday. The College will reopen on Saturday, June 20.
Annual Juneteenth Parade
ACC will once again participate in the annual Greater East Austin Youth Association Juneteenth Park Festival and Parade on Friday, June 19. The College will have its own float. The parade begins at 10 a.m. near the intersection of Comal St. and E. Martin Luther King Blvd. and ends near Rosewood Park.
For more information, visit the College’s Juneteenth website at austincc.edu/juneteenth.